Construction firm lands council homes contract
Plans to build new council homes in Clifton have have taken a step forward after Nottingham City Homes (NCH) appointed a construction firm to build the scheme.
Planning permission to build 36 one-bedroom apartments on the site of the former Southchurch garages, off Hamilton Court in Clifton was granted last year.
The flats will be owned by Nottingham City Council and managed on its behalf by Nottingham City Homes. They will go to Nottingham households on the local council house waiting list.
Following the tender process, Kegworth-based Geda Construction has been awarded the contract for the latest Building a Better Nottingham development in the city.
The plan is to be on site this summer, with the new homes completed in 2022. Halsall Lloyd Partnership Architects have designed the site to deliver the scheme.
Councillor Linda Woodings, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Housing and Heritage, at Nottingham City Council, said: “There is a real need for different types of housing in Nottingham, with a high demand from single people and couples for these affordable one-bedroom apartments.
“As well as regenerating the old site, which is no longer fit for purpose, we are building, warm, safe, and energy efficient new homes for affordable rent, which will help meet the needs of local people waiting for a home. I am happy to see the development progressing and I look forward to when we start on site.”
Nick Murphy, the chief executive of Nottingham City Homes, said: “Following a competitive tender process, I am delighted that GEDA has joined us as construction partner on the Southchurch development. GEDA built the new council flats at Strelley Court and we were very pleased with the quality of construction there.
“There is significant demand for council apartments from local people and we are working with the council to create these new homes. This is a previously under-used site and GEDA will help us to create these much needed homes for local people, somewhere that residents can be proud to live.”
Colm McVeigh, commercial manager at Geda Construction said: “Geda are delighted to have been awarded this scheme and continue a longstanding relationship between NCH and Geda Construction. We look forward to delivering another quality build for NCH, providing much needed accommodation in the Clifton area.”
