Work completed on £3.5m transformation of West Yorkshire tower block

The £3.5m transformation of a tower block in Mixenden, located on the outskirts of Halifax, has been completed.

Calder Rise, the building formerly known as Dodge Holme Court, comprises 96 one and two bedroom flats which are now available to rent.

After acquiring the tower block, Sterling Properties made the multi-million pound investment to completely renovate the flats and communal space, including the installation of a sprinkler system to every flat and the communal area.

The completion of the project was marked by a visit to the building by Councillor Daniel Sutherland, Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Environment at Calderdale Council.

Matthew Settle, director at Sterling Properties said: “We are delighted to have completed the transformation of Calder Rise and brought new life to the building. We have invested considerably into the building to create some fantastic new homes and meeting all legislation as well as installing a new sprinkler system to all of the flats and communal areas.

“The flats are available to rent and they have already proved very popular, we’ve even had a few former residents come back to the building.”

Cllr Daniel Sutherland added: ‘It is wonderful to see the tower block refurbished and that the developers have created decent homes at an affordable price. We welcome the decision they have made to install sprinklers and make resident safety a priority.

‘We’re committed increasing the number of options for people to own or rent properties, as well as regenerating our local areas. This investment is a boost for Calderdale and is a positive step in our plans for the picturesque village of Mixenden.”