Eight new council homes ready at last for West Bromwich families
Building work has been completed for eight new homes which have replaced a row of former shops and flats in a West Bromwich community.
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The eight new family homes have been built on behalf of Sandwell Council on a vacant brownfield site in St Vincent Crescent in the Hill Top area of the town.
The two, three and four-bedroom council homes properties were developed by Bolton based housebuilder Seddon Construction Ltd with the support of grant-funding from Homes England.
The site had previously been a small parade of shops which was demolished 10 years ago. The council said the site provided an opportunity to build new homes, promote greater social mobility and significantly improve the life chances for existing residents and for future generations. Work is due to be completed by the end of the month.
Councillor Vicki Smith, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development, said: “The works undertaken at St Vincent Crescent demonstrate the council’s commitment to providing good quality, sustainable affordable housing in our communities.“I’m excited to see the first families move into their new homes and wish them the very best.”
Councillor Peter Hughes, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Infrastructure, said: “Making the most of the site has been incredibly important and we can now see how major an impact this regeneration work will have for the community and for years to come.”
The site near Harvills Hawthorn Primary School in Wolseley Road and the tam worked in partnership with the school to minimise disruption.
Tony Clark, Regional Director at Seddon, added: “Brownfield sites like this one can present a logistical challenge, particularly when working within an existing neighbourhood, but the benefits are plain for everyone to see.
“Sandwell Council has been a great partner for us, with their firm commitment to providing sustainable and energy efficient homes that minimise fuel costs for residents. This site has been completely transformed and we’re excited to see the new residents move in and make the place their own.”
There are also plans to extend and improve a footpath and an old existing car park area for a nursery building within the neighbouring school grounds as part of the development.
Seddon is due to agree dates with the council and the school for those works to take place with an aim to enhance the nursery entrance and exit for the pupils, parents and teachers.
The project is part of a £6.2 million scheme including the recently completed development in Crosswells Road in Langley, Oldbury where 12 homes have been unveiled.
All the homes have been fitted with roof panels an insulation systems to help the borough to meet its carbon-neutral target and to help tenants to reduce their energy costs.
Some of the homes have been built with wider doorways and ground floor shower rooms to accommodate tenants who use wheelchairs.
