Families moving in to £2.4m development

WORK has been completed on a £2.4m affordable housing development which has transformed a derelict site at Hindley, near Wigan.

Specialist housing developer, Mulbury Homes, has handed over the 24 properties, in Borsdane Avenue, to Great Places Housing Group which is making the homes available for affordable rent.

The scheme, which comprises a mix of two and three bedroom properties, is based next to the Borsdane Precinct, a shopping parade which had stood semi-derelict for around 10 years before it was restored in 2013.

Greg Mulligan, a director at Mulbury Homes, said: “It’s great to have been involved in a project that is helping to regenerate the wider Hindley area, as well as meet the need for quality affordable family housing.”

Peter Bojar, director of development at Great Places Housing Group, said: “We’re really happy to be offering people in the area an opportunity to live in quality homes. Great Places is committed to providing homes at affordable prices while also regenerating the communities it serves.”

Cllor David Molyneux, Wigan Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, said: “The new development has completely rejuvenated this area of Hindley and it is wonderful to see it completed and residents moving in.”