Work is starting on a \u00a33.3 million project to build a new purpose-built block of 33 apartments for over-55s in the heart of Flint.<\/p>\n
Award-winning builders Anwyl Construction are beginning work on the site of the former Delyn Council Offices at Flint House in the town.<\/p>\n
The four-storey building is for social housing provider Wales & West Housing in partnership with Flintshire County Council and will be built to high sustainability values with each apartment insulated above the required standards and equipped with super-efficient gas boilers.<\/p>\n
It is the latest partnership between Wales & West Housing, whose North Wales office is in Flint, and Rhyl-based Anwyl Construction.<\/p>\n
Anwyl recently completed an \u00a38.5 million 61-home extra-care complex at Llys Jasmine, in Mold, for Wales & West Housing and are completing another major contract to provide 147 homes on two sites in Wrexham for the company in a \u00a315 million project.<\/p>\n
Simon Rose, Anwyl Construction Commercial Manager, is overseeing the project on land which the company originally acquired in 2008 and which they have sold on to Wales & West.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cThe site was the former Delyn Council offices and the footprint of the new building will be almost exactly the same with 33 car parking spaces.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new building will be very advanced now with some great features and will exceed current sustainability standards. It is scheduled for completion in mid-February 2015.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also have to take into account designing to lifetime homes standards and they will be ideal for over-55s with each apartment including features such as level access showers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tom Anwyl, Contracts Director for Anwyl Construction, said: \u201cWe are delighted to be working with Wales & West on another major social housing project in North East Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir commitment to providing much-needed social housing has provided a lifeline for the construction industry in North East Wales in recent times and been a source of jobs and apprenticeships.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey share our commitment to ensuring that these contracts use local sub-contractors and supply chains so that they benefit the local economy and together we encourage those sub-contractors to take on apprentices to ensure a strong and skilled local workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shayne Hembrow, Deputy Chief Executive of Wales & West Housing, said: \u201cFlint House is a fantastic new development of energy efficient, warm and affordable homes.<\/p>\n
\u201cFunding from the Welsh Government and our partnership with Flintshire County Council has made this possible and provided a much needed boost to the local economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAffordable housing is more important now than ever and this project along with our scheme at Glan y Don, Greenfield help make a real difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
Councillor Helen Brown, Flintshire County Council Cabinet Member for Housing, said: \u201cDevelopments like this are essential to help support affordable homes and Flintshire County Council is committed to providing affordable housing throughout the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe partnership of the Council, Welsh Government, Wales & West Housing and Anwyl is a great example of agencies working together for the benefit of local residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anwyl are also currently engaged on a major project at nearby Oakenholt, where they are building the 180-home first phase of their Croes Atti estate – the biggest housing development seen in North Wales in recent years.<\/p>\n