Affordable housing developer Lovell has been selected by Cross Keys Homes to build a £9.1 million extra care housing development in Peterborough.
The scheme will create 54 much-needed high-quality, well-designed one- and two-bedroom apartments for over-55s on land to the north of Matley Primary School in the Orton Brimbles area of the city.
In line with Lovell and Cross Keys Homes’ commitment to investing in communities, the construction programme will create a number of jobs for local people as well as training opportunities.
Construction work is under way on the project, designed by PRP Architects, which is set for completion in January 2017.
As well as the individual apartments, the three-storey apartment building includes a communal lounge and restaurant, shared landscaped gardens and car parking. In addition, there will be a new vehicle and pedestrian access off Matley.
The development is set to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ status for environmental performance and will incorporate green technology including photovoltaic panels.
The scheme follows Lovell’s earlier completion of a major housing refurbishment project for Cross Keys Homes. Lovell regional director Simon Medler said: “We’re delighted to be working on our first new-build project for Cross Keys Homes.
“Our team brings a wealth of expertise in the delivery of new-build extra care accommodation and we are thrilled to be bringing our knowledge and skills to a project which will create smart, modern and well-equipped homes for older people in Peterborough at a location within easy reach of local facilities and services.”
Chief executive of Cross Keys Homes, Claire Higgins, said: “Lapwing Court is our second extra care scheme. The success of our first scheme shows there is a real need for independent living solutions that provide people with a personalised care service delivered by Cross Keys Care, that can be adapted as needs change.
“We are really looking forward to working with Lovell on this development which will benefit not only the residents, but the community as a whole.”