January 2012 - Mulalley and Affinity Sutton celebrate 200 upgraded homes

Mulalley and Affinity Sutton celebrated the completion of the 200th home as part of their £14.5 million regenerating programme on the Leybridge and Newstead estates.

The 200th property belongs to resident, Doreen Waters who was also celebrating her 90th Birthday. Mulalley helped mark the occasion by providing Doreen with a hamper, flowers and cake.

Doreen’s home has had new windows installed and a new kitchen and bathroom - including the first Occupational Health walk in shower on the estate.
Doreen said: ‘I have lived in this property for the last 42 years and the improvements have made such a difference to my life. Mulalley have done such a marvellous job, I am over the moon with the work.

‘Before the work was completed by Mulalley my flat was so cold and draughty, and being on the 9th floor was also very noisy. The windows have made such a difference.’

The work on the Leybridge and Newstead estates started in Oct 2010 includes the regeneration of the two estates, comprising of four tower blocks and 20 low rise blocks and a total of 600 properties. Works include internals, externals, roof works, windows and landscaping, and are set to complete in July 2012.

Mike Robbins, Regeneration Manager at Affinity Sutton said: ‘We are very pleased with the standard of workmanship from the Mulalley team and are delighted by the positive responses we have received from the residents.’

Generous contractor Mulalley, have also sponsored two 20ft Christmas trees with lights for the estate, as well as a free raffle for residents including prizes of a TV, ipod and child’s bike.

Mulalley Director Bruce Benson said: ‘We were pleased to mark this milestone of the 200th home with Affinity Sutton and with Doreen. It is great to see the improvements have had such a positive impact on her quality of life.’