HUNDREDS of tenants in Broomhill Court were left with no hot water due to problems with the mains yesterday.

It is the latest hitch in a catalogue of problems for people living on the housing estate, which has been bedevilled by issues following a flagship £30m regeneration project.

The Tele reported back in January that the £7m biomass heating system in the building had again failed, prompting calls for an inquiry.

On Tuesday we revealed that cracks had been uncovered on the block's cladding, along with Whinhill Court and Prospecthill Court on the same street.

Water dispensers and temporary heaters had to be drafted in yesterday morning as engineers worked to resolve the problem.

Those living in the block said they were particularly concerned due to the timing of the loss of supply.

They say they need water more than ever just now, to wash their hands often to help guard against coronavirus.

Councillor Colin Jackson, whose ward takes in the area, said: "Broomhill Court had no water and as a result water dispensers and portable heaters were distributed to anyone who needed them."

The issue was resolved around 2pm when the mains water supply returned to normal.

River Clyde Homes said that the biomass system itself was in good working order and it was the mains supply of water - which feeds the biomass, which heats the water - which caused the problem.

A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that there was an issue with heating and hot water at Broomhill Court and this has now been resolved.

"It was unrelated to the biomass system.

"There was a problem with the mains water supply.

"Our contractor has given us an assurance that they will check the supply regularly to ensure there is no underlying issues.

"We apologise to customers in the block for the disruption.”