A COMPANY'S £7m contract to refurbish three North-East tower blocks has now been completed.

Gleeson were contracted to carry out the internal and external refurbishment of Londonderry, Lambton and Lumley Towers, affectionately known as the "3L's" in the east end of Sunderland.

The firm has completed more than 20 tower block revamps in less than ten years.

The external works, which included re-rendering of the facades, the construction of new metal roof structures and new entrance porches, has transformed the appearance of the three 1960s buildings.

Inside, the 214 apartments were stripped back to the bare walls and redecorated according to the occupant's requirements.