Accessibility at sheltered housing complexes across Dundee could be improved if a tender is approved by councillors.
The neighbourhood services committee is being asked to allow spending of just over £31,000 to allow the installation of power assisted entry door openers at various complexes around the city.
Committee convener Councillor Kevin Cordell said; “This is a superb proposal that will help with accessibility issues at sheltered housing complexes and help improve the lives of people who live in them.
“Residents with mobility issues may struggle to open doors, and this new investment will mean that the touch of a button is all it takes.
“This will really help people in their daily lives.”
Meanwhile, the committee on Monday February 18 will also be asked to approve nearly £1 million worth of other tenders including boiler and roof replacements.
Dundee City Council
Dundee draws skilled workers from a 60-minute catchment population of 640,000 and has a local population of over 140,000. The availability of a large pool of highly skilled labour is a key feature in the Dundee economy. Flexibility in the labour force is currently more prevalent in Dundee than in Scotland as a whole. All forms of labour market flexibility - part-time, temporary employment, self-employment and shift work - are widely operational within the city. Labour force stability in the city is excellent, enabling companies to plan with confidence. Labour turnover levels are less than 5% and absenteeism averages 2%.
