Construction under way on dozens of extra care apartments

A total of 50 new apartments are being built at Ashbrow, Huddersfield, to helping people with extra care needs live independently.

Construction is reported to be on track, and the final roof tiles on the west wing of this project have recently been laid.

Ash View is the fourth Extra Care scheme in Kirklees. This scheme will provide flats which include specially adapted units for wheelchair users, to bring inclusive housing solutions for older residents with additional needs.

The scheme in Ashbrow will be owned and managed by Kirklees Council, with construction undertaken by contractors Equans Regeneration.

Councillor Moses Crook, cabinet member for housing and highways, said: “The journey to this point has been a real challenge for everyone involved, and I am very pleased that Ash View will soon be ready to welcome its first residents.

“This development is a vital step in our ongoing efforts to provide high-quality, accessible housing in Kirklees.

“It represents our vision where every resident can access comfortable and suitable housing to support independent living for as long as possible.”

Sean Corcoran, regional director at Equans, added: “We’re really pleased to reach such a significant milestone on this development.

“Extra Care housing has so many benefits for residents – enabling them to live independently for as long as possible, whilst accessing support as and when they need it – so we’re happy to be able to use our expertise to help the council create a development of this kind in Kirklees. I’m sure it will be very popular with local people.”

Ash View is expected to be completed by winter of this year.