Final phase of Ordsall scheme starts
The final phase of work to build homes at Radclyffe Park in Ordsall as part of a major regeneration scheme led by Salford-based developer LPC Living has begun.
LPC Living, in partnership with City West Housing Trust and Salford City Council, has begun construction of the last part of its development close to Salford Quays.
The scheme, which comprises a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom houses overlooks Ordsall Park and will support economic growth, regeneration and meet local housing needs.
These homes will be allocated to key workers and those in housing need on the council’s housing register.
City West has secured funding for the scheme from Homes England, formerly the Homes and Communities Agency, and will take over ownership and management of the development on its completion, which is scheduled for early 2019.
The architect for the development is Trafford Based MPSL Planning and Design, whilst the construction is being carried out by Manchester Based Bridgestone Construction.
Paul Gerrard, assistant director of business development at ForViva, City West’s parent company, said: “We are delighted to be involved in bringing forward this development of modern homes in Ordsall to provide much needed affordable housing for local people.”
“High quality, sustainable schemes like this can breathe new life into an area and help support communities to thrive.”
Simon Ashdown, of LPC Living, added: “We are delighted to be delivering this scheme in partnership with City West, to deliver affordable homes to rent in the area, all of which will be available at least 20% below market value.”
City West plans to build a further 785 homes by 2020 on sites across Salford as part of parent group ForViva’s wider plans to build 1,200 properties across the North West.
The landlord recently completed The Willows, an £11m development of 103 affordable homes on the site of the former Salford Reds Rugby ground in Weaste, and started work on a £3m block of 33 apartments on Corporation Road in Eccles in November.
LPC Living is currently working with Salford City Council to bring forward further phases of regeneration to the Ordsall Estate, having already delivered over 670 homes in the area.
It anticipates bringing forward several other schemes for development in 2018, including the development of land on Robert Hall Street alongside housing regeneration projects on Ordsall Lane.
Simon Ashdown, director, LPC Living and Paul Gerrard, assistant director of business development at ForViva
