Residents living in a residential block in Rutherglen face more than a year without a working lift as they wait for a replacement. Clare Haughey MSP has criticised South Lanarkshire Council for the prolonged delay in fixing the lift at Greenhill Court. The lift broke down in February, and after months of correspondence with the council, it has been determined that the lift cannot be repaired due to substantial water damage.
In a letter to Ms Haughey, the council stated that engineers will not be on site to replace the lift until the new financial year starting next April, making it over a year since the lift first malfunctioned. This delay is causing inconvenience to residents, especially those with mobility issues or who rely on the lift for daily activities. Ms Haughey expressed her frustration with the lack of urgency from the council in resolving the situation promptly.
Residents have reported having to carry heavy items up the stairs, navigate through different blocks to use other lifts, and missing deliveries due to the lift being out of service. The MSP highlighted the significant impact this situation is having on the residents and called for the council to take immediate action to address the issue.
Craig Jardine, Head of Property Services at South Lanarkshire Council, apologised for the inconvenience caused to residents and assured that a contractor has been engaged to undertake the replacement works. Updates on the progress of the works will be provided to residents and elected officials as the repairs proceed.
Ms Haughey emphasised the need for the council to prioritise the replacement of the lift to restore normalcy for the affected residents. The prolonged timeline for the lift replacement has raised concerns among residents, and they are eagerly awaiting a resolution to the issue.
In summary, residents of Greenhill Court in Rutherglen are facing over a year without a working lift as they await a replacement due to water damage. Clare Haughey MSP has criticised the delay in repairing the lift and called for urgent action from South Lanarkshire Council to address the situation and minimise the impact on residents. As the residents continue to cope with the inconvenience, they are hopeful for a timely resolution to the lift issue.