A landmark project to transform homes and reduce residents’ energy bills in Bryn Carno, Rhymney, has now been successfully completed.
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Caerphilly Homes team, in partnership with contractor Joyner Group, has delivered extensive improvement works to properties in the area. The scheme was initiated to address design issues with previous upgrades and has resulted in significant improvements to housing quality, energy efficiency, and community wellbeing.
Homes in Bryn Carno benefited from a range of upgrades, including:
- Removal and replacement of failed external wall insulation and cavity wall systems
- Installation of new roofing systems
- Dash render system
- Damp proof course and below-ground insulation
- Modern ventilation system
Working closely with Welsh Government, the Council secured additional funding that enabled improvements to 50 privately owned homes, alongside 36 council-owned properties. Council homes also benefitted from in-roof solar photovoltaic panels with battery storage, further boosting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
Cllr Shayne Cook, Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, said “Thanks to support from Welsh Government, the Bryn Carno project has seen significant investment made into making residents’ homes warmer and cheaper to run, whilst lowering carbon emissions. We’ve seen the energy ratings of council-owned homes in the project improve from EPC D to EPC A – a fantastic outcome for our tenants and for the environment.”
Local ward member, Cllr Carl Cuss, recently visited Bryn Carno alongside Dawn Bowden MS to view the completed works. He said “It was great to visit Bryn Carno and look at the improvements to the properties. It is fair to say, there were some significant issues caused by the previous scheme but with the resilience from our residents, along with the support from my colleagues at the Council and Welsh Government, we were determined to put this right and it’s so pleasing to see the final scheme.”
Beyond housing improvements, the partnership between Caerphilly Homes and Joyner Group has delivered lasting benefits for the community:
- Two previously unemployed Bryn Carno residents were recruited to the project and have since secured long-term employment.
- Materials and support were provided for a new construction department at Heolddu Comprehensive School.
- Over £11,000 in sponsorship was donated to support local sports team
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