Housing for Varying Needs Review - Aberdeen City Council

Housing for Varying Needs ReviewBRIMMOND COURT BALNAGASK AVENUEBrimmond Court is a large multi storey block built in 1970 and originally let as mainstream familyhousing. The block was converted to sheltered housing in December 1994. The block benefits froma common room, laundry, guest accommodation and limited off street parking. The block is locatedclose to public transport and shops and other amenities. The accommodation in this block isarranged over 13 floors with 48 two bedroom sheltered flats in floors 1 - 12. Accommodation on the13 th floor includes the guest room, 2 two bedroom flats and a one bedroom flat which is let asmainstream accommodation. The lift does not connect to this floor. The residents lounge hasrecently been refurbished and social events include regular bingo sessions. There is currently notenants association at this complex.CASTLETON COURT, CASTLETON WAYCastleton Court is a large multi storey block which was originally built in 1968 and converted tosheltered housing in 1992. The 71 two bedroom flats are arranged from floor one to flooreighteen. The complex benefits from a common room with kitchen, laundry, drying room, guestaccommodation and off street parking. The block is located close to public transport into the citycentre and there are local shops in the area. There are many social activities organised at thecomplex including pool, darts, dominoes, bingo, coffee mornings, quizzes, a discussion group,table top bowls and occasional bus outings.46