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Bournemouth residents will see new council housing in Bournemouth by the end of 2010 as construction gets underway to provide the first new-build social housing in seven years.
The first block will be laid on 10 March 2010 at 10am at the site in Mallard Road, marking the start of construction work to provide 10 flats and 2 family houses.
Councillor Douglas Spencer, Cabinet Member for Housing and Social Support said: “Our priority as a Council is to provide more affordable housing in the borough. I’m extremely pleased that this development is moving along quickly so that we can offer residents in Bournemouth quality and affordable accommodation in a central location.”
The development, which will cost a total of £1,123,468 has been made possible thanks to a successful bid for a government grant of £540,000 with the remainder funded through prudential borrowing.
Contractor Parsons & Joyce have been appointed to provide the new homes which will be built to a high standard with a focus on energy efficiency. Work is due to be complete by October 2010.
