Residents and staff of Choice Housing came together to mark 25 years of their West Belfast sheltered housing scheme – Clonard House. The development, which was first opened in September 1999, provides secure independent living for older tenants.
Clonard House is suitably located in the heart of West Belfast – close to a wide range of amenities, public transport links and for example, local pharmacy, several churches, and a range of shops making it a convenient location for tenants who have a need for facilities close by. In 2019, the scheme was part of a £585,000 refurbishment project that provided tenants with new kitchens as well as a range of other upgrades.
Stephen Adair, Area Manager said:
“I have been to several of these events this year already, and the one key theme across them all has been the commitment and dedication of both the tenants and scheme coordinators – without which we would not be able to make these schemes as successful and as sustainable as they are.
“Clonard House continues to thrive here in West Belfast with tenants at the heart of everything you do. Hearing about the activities and friendships that have been made is exactly what makes these schemes homes.
“Choice is committed to ensuring our existing homes continue to be sustainable and are of a high quality and we have invested in Clonard House recently to ensure this standard of living is sustained. This is something we will continue to do.”
The scheme is comprised of 40 self-contained apartments, which include 3 fully wheelchair accessible properties and a further five sheltered bungalows connected to the scheme. The scheme has been a vital social housing provision for Belfast, supporting people to live safely and independently in their own home.
