UK
Ireland
Scotland
London
Construction News
08/01/2013
Lovell Selected As Preferred Developer For Queen's Park Housing Estate
Lovell has been selected by Blackpool Council as preferred developer for a £22 million redevelopment programme which will transform the town's Queens Park housing estate into a vibrant new neighbourhood.
Residents have been closely involved in the development of the scheme which will see 198 contemporary, high-quality houses and apartments built on the council-owned estate over the next six years, replacing five tower blocks and other existing homes which are set to be demolished. Construction work is expected to start in summer 2013.
Designed by Condy Lofthouse Architects, the new low-rise scheme will provide 180 homes for the council, which will be managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing, and 18 properties for open market sale by Lovell at this key location, close to the town centre.
Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Protection, said: "I'm delighted that the Lovell plans have been chosen for the new Queens Park. We’ve worked closely with existing tenants to help shape the designs and to create a new estate that will help build on the existing community.
"The skyline of Blackpool will change forever when the tower blocks are demolished but these plans show a much brighter future where people will be living in good quality accommodation. No longer will there be drafty windows and inadequate heating, families will be able to live in properties that will improve their health and help them to prosper.
"The development will also offer job opportunities for local traders and apprentices which are much needed in the current climate."
Existing Queens Park residents have been offered the opportunity to stay on the estate and move into one of the new homes. The scheme will also generate important job and training opportunities for local people, including construction trade apprenticeships. As part of its commitment to creating a lasting legacy of benefits for local communities, Lovell will join forces with the Blackpool Build Up project – a partnership between Blackpool Council and Blackpool and The Fylde College – to find jobs and training placements for local unemployed people to work on the scheme.
The new development will be made up of 108 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and 90 apartments, 60 of which have been specially designed to convert to 30 family homes at a later stage.
(CD/GK)
Residents have been closely involved in the development of the scheme which will see 198 contemporary, high-quality houses and apartments built on the council-owned estate over the next six years, replacing five tower blocks and other existing homes which are set to be demolished. Construction work is expected to start in summer 2013.
Designed by Condy Lofthouse Architects, the new low-rise scheme will provide 180 homes for the council, which will be managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing, and 18 properties for open market sale by Lovell at this key location, close to the town centre.
-- Advertisement --
Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Protection, said: "I'm delighted that the Lovell plans have been chosen for the new Queens Park. We’ve worked closely with existing tenants to help shape the designs and to create a new estate that will help build on the existing community.
"The skyline of Blackpool will change forever when the tower blocks are demolished but these plans show a much brighter future where people will be living in good quality accommodation. No longer will there be drafty windows and inadequate heating, families will be able to live in properties that will improve their health and help them to prosper.
"The development will also offer job opportunities for local traders and apprentices which are much needed in the current climate."
Existing Queens Park residents have been offered the opportunity to stay on the estate and move into one of the new homes. The scheme will also generate important job and training opportunities for local people, including construction trade apprenticeships. As part of its commitment to creating a lasting legacy of benefits for local communities, Lovell will join forces with the Blackpool Build Up project – a partnership between Blackpool Council and Blackpool and The Fylde College – to find jobs and training placements for local unemployed people to work on the scheme.
The new development will be made up of 108 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and 90 apartments, 60 of which have been specially designed to convert to 30 family homes at a later stage.
(CD/GK)
Latest Construction News
29/01/2025
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £43 million contract to deliver the first phase of Cole Waterhouse's flagship regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
The project, known as Upper Trinity Street, marks a significant step in the area’s transformation.
Spanning 182,986 square feet, the re
29/01/2025
McLaren Construction has been appointed by O&H Properties to deliver the first phase of a £60 million Foster & Partners-designed development at the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in London’s West End.
The seven-storey, 5,400 square metre prime retail and office scheme will feature ret
29/01/2025
GMI Construction Group has been awarded a contract to develop three high-specification warehouse units totalling over 175,000 square feet at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes.
The £20 million project, commissioned by DV5 Last Mile Developments (UK) Ltd, a joint venture between Coltham and Delancey Re
29/01/2025
Plans for 106 sustainable new homes in Southville, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, have been approved as the city seeks to increase housing delivery to address growing demand.
Top 10 award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group will create a £60 million development on Raleigh Road, on land that was
29/01/2025
Bouygues UK has reached a major milestone in the fourth phase of the Hallsville Quarter regeneration project in Canning Town, London.
The project, part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme, recently held a topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the 11-s
29/01/2025
Willmott Dixon Interiors is carrying out a significant upgrade to the roof of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, one of London's most iconic cultural landmarks.
As part of the £12 million project, the company is installing over 23,000 square feet of sun-protected glazing above the museum’s
29/01/2025
Equans has been appointed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to carry out crucial decarbonisation work across the councils' housing stock, using funding secured through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
The councils used the South East Consortium's Zero Carbon Framework to s
29/01/2025
In the world of construction, the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability is ever-evolving. Among the array of solutions available, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation stands out as a versatile and effective option for enhancing the thermal performance of buildings, particularly when used f
29/01/2025
BCP Council has completed significant coastal protection works at Hamworthy Park, ensuring its resilience against erosion for the next 20 years.
A 200-metre stretch of sea wall along the eastern promenade has been reinforced using low-carbon concrete, while new steps have been constructed to improv
29/01/2025
Geo-environmental consultancy and remediation contractor, The LK Group, has strengthened its team with a trio of recruits.
The multidisciplinary company's latest raft of hires comprises a new director, associate director and remediation manager.
The geo-environmental specialist, headquartered i
