River Clyde Homes together with Carillion has connected over 80 homes to a new gas network in Port Glasgow.

The new system has allowed the outdated electric storage heaters to be replaced with new, efficient gas fired combi-boilers and radiators.

It is hoped the network will be expanded across all 2200 River Clyde Homes' properties with electric heating.


The project forms part of the housing associations (HA) Green Strategy to reduce heating costs, combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions.

Graham McDowall, River Clyde's Investment, Planning & Delivery Manager, said: "This is an exciting partnership project that will eventually benefit thousands of households across Inverclyde. We have been aware for some time that outdated heating systems are putting many families into fuel poverty. This project will go some way to helping customers manage their bills better."

(LM)