Rainwater has been getting into the Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre. The council has said the problem is intermittent with downpipes unable to handle exceptionally heavy rainfall. Councillor Annette Christie stated, 'Water ingress continues to be an intermittent issue within the venue, primarily due to the existing downpipes being unable to accommodate exceptionally heavy rainfall.
' A resident reported the issue to local councillor Soryia Siddique over health and safety concerns. As a precaution, the affected room was closed, and a tap-test of the plasterwork was commissioned. The assessment has now been completed, and all loose plaster has been removed.
Local residents rely on Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre for vital health and wellbeing activities, so it is important that any concerns about leaks or structure are taken seriously.
The venue has ceilings formed from traditional lathe and plaster, where cracking is common and rarely indicates structural concern, so there are no plans for remedial work. ' The exact timescale for reinstatement remains unknown. Nearby Govanhill Library has also suffered water ingress and needs a new roof.
Glasgow Life is awaiting confirmation from contractors on the reinstatement timescale.
While I welcome confirmation that assessments have been carried out and loose plaster removed, there needs to be clarity on when the space will be fully reinstated. I will continue to press Glasgow Life and the council for a clear timetable so local groups can make full use of this important community facility.