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‘I can hardly believe I live here’ John says new home is life-changing


A GHA tenant who moved into a new community in the west of Glasgow says his new home has changed his life. John Summers, 36, moved


from Milton to his new home in Kingsway Gardens, Scotstoun, after the area received a £27.4million regeneration boost from GHA. The huge investment in the community has seen 116 new homes built, the four blocks at Kingsway Court given an extensive upgrade and paths, fences and walls around the area upgraded.


A new GHA office has also been created in the heart of the community with staff due


to move in later this year. John, who works part time at Anniesland College, said: “My new home really is life- changing.


“It’s the first time I’ve had a


front and back garden, and it makes such a difference. “Every time I open my blinds I get emotional. It’s amazing. I look out at the gardens and get overwhelmed. “I wake up and I can hardly believe I’m living here.


HAPPY HOME: Councillor George Redmond, GHA Chair Gordon Sloan and Bailie Liz Cameron with John Summers and daughter Leanne in their new home


The kitchen and living room are a really good size, the neighbours are nice and friendly and it’s a good part of the city.”


GHA has also recently


invested £16m on a major upgrade of the four remaining blocks at 30, 40, 50 and 60 Kingsway Court, including installing overcladding and glass balconies.


The blocks also saw new


kitchens, windows, doors, bathrooms and central heating installed, while foyers and landings were upgraded. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan added: “GHA is transforming communities and improving people’s lives all over the city.”


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