HOUSING bosses are under pressure over burst pipes which have sent water gushing out of two condemned Greenock blocks.

Robert Adams, of Neil Street, says water had been gushing from one empty building since November and nothing has been done despite several complaints.

The 48-year-old, who has lived in the street for almost 20 years, says he has repeatedly told housing association River Clyde Homes to no avail.

Mr Adams told the Telegraph: "People have been breaking in, stealing boilers and pipework.

"Kids have been vandalising the flats.

"I have reported the burst pipe at number 84 five times since November.

"It's been pouring down from one flat through another and into the foundations.

"The other pouring out of number 82 is dangerous - if we hit another cold spell, a large section of the pavement and the road will freeze over.

"I've been on to River Clyde Homes twice about 82 Neil Street as it's been running for over 10 days now."

Both buildings are due to be bulldozed by RCH but Mr Adams says there is no excuse for the lack of action about the water coming from them.

He said: "It's totally unnecessary.

"They should not blame Covid, they have a full emergency team out working and no one lives in these flats.

"I don't know if they are not listening to me because I own my house, but I take a pride in the area.

"The blocks are due to be demolished at some point.

"I believe there was a delay because two ownerships were abroad, but compulsory sales were put through in the last six weeks."

River Clye Homes today pledged to sort the situation out.

Carine Strain, senior asset and development manager, said: “All the properties at 82 and 84 Neil Street are now vacant and after a prolonged process, are now in River Clyde Homes’ ownership.

"We are currently trying to source the cause of the reported leak.

"While the recent cold weather most likely will be the cause of a burst pipe, we will repair it and ensure the buildings are further secured.”