Work begins on £20m Salford flats refurb

PLANNERS have given the green light to a £20m regeneration scheme in Eccles, Salford.

City West Housing Trust will now transform 349 homes as it rejuvenates four  and brighten the Eccles skyline.

Work has already started on-site at Kemball House and the regeneration of the other three blocks – Craunton, Cremer and Ewood House – will begin in January.

Preston-based Forrest has been awarded an £11mn contract to carry out the phase one external works to the 1960s properties following a competitive tender exercise.

The work, which is expected to be completed next September will see energy efficient doors and windows installed, structural repairs undertaken and insulated render fitted.

City West Housing Trust director of asset management, Colette McKune, said: “The Ladywell Green scheme is a really exciting project for our customers who will see their homes improved beyond recognition.

“We have accelerated our plans so work could start on-site before the festive break so tenants can benefit from all the improvements as soon as possible as the regeneration will significantly reduce their fuel bills and improve their quality of life.”