THOSE familiar with Greenwood, the ten storey tower block in St Julians, Newport, will I am sure have noticed that it has been transformed from pink to green.

This transformation was carried out by Severn Insulation as part of the multi-million pound improvement works being carried out to the three residential tower blocks owned by Newport City Homes.

When I first saw the artist’s impression of the outside of the block, I thought it looked vile. I have to admit that I was wrong. I would like to thank Severn Insulation who have worked for many months in all weather and all Wates on-site team and sub-contractors who have worked inside and outside the block for doing so in a cheerful, friendly, accommodating and professional manner.

You have made a very difficult time much easier to bear. You will all be missed! There has been some criticism of the on-site security during the works, but in my view, other than installing electric fencing, nothing more could have been done to keep youths off site.

I confronted youths who had breached security. Their attitude showed that they had no respect for the police or anyone else in authority.

Lindsey Hayes, Beaufort Road, Newport