£11.7 million design-and-build contract to deliver new affordable homes for local people in Wythenshawe.
Housing developer and regeneration specialist Lovell has been appointed by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) for a £11.7 million design-and-build contract to deliver 130 new affordable homes for local people in Wythenshawe, south Manchester.
The development – on a brownfield site at Greenbrow Road, west Wythenshawe – will create 52 houses for sale and shared ownership and 78 apartments for affordable rent through WCHG.
Lovell regional director Nigel Yates says: “We’re delighted to be working once again with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group helping deliver its major new-build housing programme.
“This development will bring a mix of smart modern new homes, available for rent, shared ownership and sale, to an area which has a real shortage of family homes as well as housing suitable for single people and first-time buyers. High levels of energy-efficiency will be built into the new homes helping residents save on fuel bills.”
Construction work by Lovell – which has its North West regional office in Altrincham – recently got under way on land formerly occupied by five blocks of flats owned by WCHG. The new homes are set to be completed in January 2018. The scheme was awarded to Lovell following a competitive tendering process.
Image: Artist’s impressions of the new housing at Greenbrow Road, Wythenshawe, south Manchester
