New Extra Care Housing Scheme Gets Underway

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The start of work on a new £8.1 million housing development for older people in Bristol has been celebrated with a special ground-breaking ceremony.  

To mark the occasion on Friday 28^th January representatives of Housing 21, Bristol City Council, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and the Leadbitter Group gathered together to celebrate the turning of the first sod. 

The ‘extra care’ scheme for over 55s in Stockwood, Bristol will provide 61 self-contained apartments with options to rent or buy on a shared ownership basis. The development will also include a shop, restaurant and hairdressing salon which will be open to members of the local community.

Julia Godwin, development programme manager for Housing 21 said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Bristol City Council, the Homes and Communities Agency and Leadbitter in the development of this exciting project.  I am sure it will be a great asset to the local area when it completes in 2012.”

Apartments at the new scheme, which has received £3.6 in investment from the Homes and Communities Agency, will each have a fully fitted kitchen and walk-in shower with non-slip flooring to the kitchen and bathroom. An on-site team will provide care and support, tailored to meet individual needs.

HCA investment and regeneration manager John Boutwood said: “It’s extremely good news that partners have been able to support the development of this extra care home in Stockwood.

“It is vital that we continue to provide opportunities for vulnerable older people to live in affordable and sustainable homes that meet their particular needs, give them independence and support a good quality of life.”

Russell Houghton, Regional Director of Leadbitter’s Western Housing division, said: “We are pleased to once again be working with Housing 21 and to be able to bring our significant experience in constructing extra care facilities to the Stockwood scheme. We look forward to providing high quality housing for over 55s in this area.”