The £20 million project, will see the construction of 96 affordable houses, five bungalows and 30 sheltered apartments. The new homes will be partially funded by a grant from Homes England. Funding from the European Regional Development Fund will support the installation of air source heat pumps in 30 of the homes and a new cycle path.
Local firm, RP Tyson Construction Ltd has been appointed as the principal contractor for the development and 60% of the people working on site are from the local area.
Jeremy Whittle, Managing Director of Tyson Construction, said:
The development is spilt across two sites – Chepstow Road and Dinmore Avenue. Work began at the end of last year to clear the Dinmore Avenue site behind the @TheGrange community. Now the first foundations are being laid.
Cllr Ivan Taylor, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council and Cabinet Member for Housing, said:
The first properties are expected to be handed over in 2023.
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