CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR SOCIAL HOUSING AT NEWHILL, BELFAST

Description

The proposed construction works contract is for a residential development of 28 two-storey social housing units including amenity space and other ancillary works at Newhill, Belfast. The complexity of this development includes widening of the Whiterock Road along the frontage of the development with provision of a new site entrance, treatment of invasive species and contaminated land, site retention, provision of a below ground pumping station, attenuation, utility alterations, all engineering services and external site development works. It is expected ALL social housing units built under this contract will achieve Secured by Design and Lifetime Homes certification. The units must also achieve EPC Rating ‘A’. This scheme was submitted to planning in May 2021. The planning application (LA04/2021/1447/F) is currently being assessed by Belfast City Council Planning Authority with Planning Approval anticipated in September 2023. The contract will be for approximately 15 months from date of award and is scheduled to start by March 2024.

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