TARBOLTON is set for cheaper bills after as it receives a large sum for an energy efficient project.

South Ayrshire Council is taking forward a £216,000 project to transform 34 homes in the village as part of a wider programme to deliver energy efficient homes.

The properties in Sandgate and James Street will benefit from the installation of external wall insulation and tenants and owners have been given information on how work will progress.

They will also gain advantage from greater insulation at no personal cost, with savings of £200 per year expected to be delivered through improved energy efficiency.

Similar work has been completed at 300 properties in Wallacetoun, Ayr; Woodpark in Prestwick; and at Troon Harbour, as part of a wider £5 million investment.

Councillor Philip Saxton, South Ayrshire Council’s portfolio holder for housing and customer services, said: “With the winter months fast approaching this work will deliver warm, dry, energy efficient homes that will be cheaper to run in the long-term.

“We’ve worked closely with the people affected to explain how the improvements will be put in place.

“And given the current national debate on the use of unrelated panel cladding on much taller buildings we have placed a particular focus on safety.

“The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

“When completed it will help to reduce fuel poverty, while breathing new life into dozens of homes and the wider community.”