Published on:
03
September 2024
An update on the current situation and the options being considered has been provided to local residents who were evacuated from their homes as a result of unsafe Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
The written update, which has also been provided to elected members, provides residents with a range of options to consider for the future of the properties.
RAAC is a lightweight form of precast concrete, frequently used in buildings in the UK from the 1950s to the 1990s. It is mainly found in roofs.
It is less durable than traditional concrete and there have been problems as a result, which could have significant safety consequences.
Last year a survey showed that RAAC was found to be in poor condition in three blocks of flats, containing 30 homes. These buildings were declared unsafe.
The affected buildings were 75-97 Chapelle Crescent, 6-22 Park Street and 35-51 High Street, all in Tillicoultry.
A report on these options will be brought to Council in the near future.
Councillor Jane McTaggart, spokesperson for housing and property, said: “I am pleased that affected local residents have been given a written update on this challenging situation. The Council continues to recognise this is a worrying time for those concerned and can confirm that there is ongoing communication with those affected by RAAC and their representatives.
“We will continue to provide appropriate support and updates where available to those directly affected."