Woodford Green estate could be in line for £11million spending spree

Two of the towers on the Orchard Estate

by Jessica Earnshaw , Reporter Saturday, April 28, 2012 4:00 PM

Council tenants and leaseholders on a Woodford Green estate could benefit from 11million to help save energy and money.

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The multi-million pound proposal, backed by Redbridge Councils cabinet on Tuesday, would see 617 homes in the tower blocks and maisonettes on the Orchard Estate receive energy-efficiency works funded by power companies through the governments Community Energy-Saving Programme.

The improvements will include thermal cladding and window replacement to keep heat in and swapping a communal heating system with a modern system.

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Woodford Green estate could be in line for £11million spending spree