Aberdeen Council Seeks Input from Residents on RAAC
The Aberdeen City Council is taking proactive steps to engage with residents regarding the future of council homes impacted by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
Key stakeholders involved in this engagement process include residents currently living in RAAC affected homes, those who have recently relocated from such properties, members of the local community, and council tenants across the city.
The valuable feedback collected from these individuals will play a crucial role in shaping the next course of action, taking into account factors such as safety, costs, timelines, and environmental implications.
Official records indicate that a total of 366 council properties and 138 private residences in the Balnagask area have been identified as having RAAC in their roof panels.
During a recent council meeting, it was decided that four long-term options would be explored for local authority properties. These options include supporting the panels with a timber frame, replacing the roofing entirely, demolishing the properties, or demolishing them with future housebuilding plans in mind.
Upon careful consideration of external independent engineering advice, the option to extend supporting shelves has been discarded as it does not effectively address the flexing and cracking issues observed in the RAAC panels.
In a previous decision made in February, the council committed to relocating all council tenants from RAAC-affected properties by the end of 2024 on safety grounds. This deadline remains unchanged, irrespective of the final option chosen by the council in their upcoming meeting scheduled for 21 August.
The council is actively assessing the housing requirements of tenants residing in RAAC-affected council properties, endeavoring to fulfill those needs from the city’s housing stock as much as possible. Dedicated Housing and Support officers are offering personalized support throughout this process to ensure a smooth transition for all affected individuals.
