Work gets under way on landmark Liverpool scheme
Regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships has started work on a Liverpool Mutual Homes £20m scheme.
The Edge Lane scheme will see the delivery of 145 high specification affordable homes designed to help people onto the property ladder.
The project on one of Liverpool’s main arterial routes into the city centre was officially launched by the deputy mayor of Liverpool Lynnie Hinnigan, together with assistant Director for regeneration at Liverpool City Council Mark Kitts.
Jonathan Peasant, development director of Galliford Try Partnerships also attended the event with LMH Chief Executive Steve Coffey.
The scheme is made up of shared ownership and rent to buy properties.
The site will include 107 one, two and three bed apartments with an ensuite in the master bedroom.
A further 38 contemporary two and three-bedroom houses with enclosed gardens and off-road parking.
Steve Coffey said: “The Approach is a signature development for LMH and we are delighted to be working with Liverpool Housing Partnership to deliver this much-needed affordable housing which opens up opportunities for home ownership in a central location.
“Alongside local Liverpool residents, these high-quality homes will attract future home owners, young professionals and working families including people based at the nearby Universities and the Knowledge Quarter.”
Councillor Hinnigan added: “The Approach is an excellent development and it’s great to mark the beginning of works on site.
“These new homes will transform one of the busiest gateways into the city centre, providing a wonderful opportunity for the local community to get onto the property ladder.”
Mark Kitts added: “This development is a key example of our shared ambition to deliver high quality housing in crucial regeneration areas of the city region.
“Schemes such as The Approach are essential to building a positive living experience and help to showcase our investment in affordable homes for all.”
Brendan Blythe, regional manager director at Galliford Try Partnerships, responsible for the construction of the scheme, said: “The scheme has been designed with residents in mind and will provide excellent amenities and parking provisions in addition to good transport links in and out of Liverpool.
“Galliford Try Partnerships as a business is committed to supporting the UK drive to deliver 300,000 new homes a year and this scheme is a great example of how partnerships deliver great results for communities.”
It is anticipated that homes at The Approach will be available from 2019.
