Work has recently started on four new bungalows for the over 55’s in Hattersley. The development by Peak Valley Housing Association in conjunction with Contour Housing Group, complements existing provision for the over 55’s which has been completed over the last four years.
Phil Corris Managing Director for Peak Valley Housing Association said: “Research has identified a high demand for housing for this age group and the four homes we are now building on Polperro Walk means Peak Valley will have built 31 new homes since 2007.
“The bungalows offer contemporary two bedroom rented accommodation which will be built using modern methods of construction. They will be built to Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and will feature new green technology resulting in very low fuel bills for its new occupants”
The new homes have been especially designed for the over 55’s market by John McCalls Architects and are being built by Bullock Construction at a cost of £0.4 million and supported by a grant of £160,000 from The Homes and Communities Agency which has been match funded by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.
Phil Corris adds: “Even with these new homes we still have a considerable waiting list for bungalows and the exceptionally high demand demonstrates a clear need for this type of housing. As a result, Peak Valley is in early discussions with the council about ways to increase the provision of elderly persons housing in Hattersley in the future.”
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