A project geared at improving the quality of life and safety of residents in Newcastle opens officially today.
Newcastle Central MP Jim Cousins will perform the honours at the Blakelaw Concierge Scheme and Community Room.
He will meet representatives of the Central Blakelaw Tenants' and Residents' Association in their newly-furnished community room, next to the concierge station.
Completed in July last year, the £656,000 scheme was financed jointly by Newcastle City Council and North-West Partnership.
It gives controlled access to Beaumont House, Brockwell House and Moorland House tower blocks, and flats and maisonettes in Moulton Place and Colwyne Place.
There are two external and 14 internal computer-controlled television cameras, which provide 24-hour coverage to the homes and the surrounding area.
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