New sustainable development underway in Oldham
Work is underway on a £4.5m scheme to build 19 affordable and energy-saving homes in Oldham
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First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) are building the development in Hathershaw as part of their strategy to deliver 1,100 high-quality, sustainable properties in Oldham and surrounding areas between 2020-2026.
FCHO has appointed Arca Construct Ltd as the main contractor for the development with work estimated to be completed by summer, 2025. The scheme consists of 19 three-bedroom houses.
The scheme utilises £1.07m Homes England funding and a £285,000 Brownfield Housing Fund grant via Greater Manchester Combined Authority to support the transformation of a former garage site into homes for affordable rent.
Each property is being built to ensure the performance of materials that make up the building is maximised and each home will be highly insulated to ensure they are warm and economical for customers. They are designed to be highly energy efficient and set to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B.
Joel Owen, development director at FCHO said:
“It is fantastic to see these energy-efficient and affordable homes starting to take shape. Not only do they complement our commitment to provide high quality and affordable homes to people in the communities we are based in and serve but also our work to have sustainable and energy-efficient housing stock.”
Nigel Lonsdale, head of construction at Arca Construct said:
“We understand the critical role First Choice Homes Oldham plays in providing affordable housing and are delighted to be working with them on this scheme.
“We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner, delivering exceptional results at competitive rates. Our membership in the Considerate Constructors Scheme and CHAS Elite underscores our commitment to quality and responsible construction."
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