Esh Construction has begun works on 36 new affordable homes at Bolehill View in Sheffield, on the site of a former community care facility.
The appointment by Sheffield City Council follows the receipt of £4.1m of funding from Homes England via its Affordable Homes Programme and will see homes delivered in a new development of two apartment blocks on the site.
The £7.9m project will deliver a mix of accessible and adaptable homes which will reflect the character of the local area, with 30 apartments in one block, and six in the other.
Simon Woodward, operations director at Esh Construction, said: “We are proud to continue strengthening our partnership with Sheffield City Council through the delivery of the Bolehill View affordable homes project. This scheme directly addresses the city’s housing need by providing 36 high-quality, accessible homes that are designed to reflect and enhance the local community.
“Our appointment to Bolehill View follows the progress we are making at the Newstead development, also on behalf of Sheffield City Council. It’s a testament to the trust placed in Esh Construction to deliver much-needed homes across the city.
“We are committed to creating sustainable, energy-efficient developments that leave a lasting legacy and will work with the council to ensure local people benefit from employment and skills opportunities throughout the construction phase, maximising social value for the community.”
The two apartment blocks at Bolehill View will feature multi red brickwork and benefit from steel and glass canopies at the main entrances while featuring air source heat pumps and underfloor heating. Externally, the site will include landscaping, improved car parking and electric vehicle facilities.
