It is only three weeks since residents were evacuated from their homes at number 4 Anchorfield, and The Prom Bar had to close temporarily as the building was deemed unsafe.
Now after work to make the building safe for now, residents can move back in.
Cammy Day, Council Leader, said: “After what has clearly been a very difficult and stressful three weeks for the Anchorfield residents, I’m pleased to see most have been able to start moving back in today, and the others able to retrieve their belongings.
“I want to pay tribute to our teams who acted so swiftly and decisively to make the tenement secure and for continuing to do all they can to support all residents affected. I’d also like to pass on our thanks to property owners for their cooperation throughout this challenging time.
“Our priority was quite rightly to keep the local community safe and, thanks to this work, we’ve stabilised the building, provided recommendations for its permanent repair and re-opened Lindsay Road and the surrounding area to traffic and pedestrians.
“Our teams have issued a daily update to all residents on the progress of works, which I know has been much appreciated.
“It’s clear from the independent structural engineers investigations that the issues with the bay windows are long-standing and, unfortunately, the result of the original design dating back to the late 1800s. I fully appreciate this will come as little consolation to the residents are hope they are able to find a collective way forward as soon as possible.”
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