A major new home scheme that will provide new housing choices and employment opportunities is set to get under construction in the Charlestown Riverside area of Salford.

Housing developler, Keepmoat has been appointed to deliver the £56 million master plan, which has been shaped by the local community, and will see 429 new riverside homes being constructed.

Working in partnership with Salford City Council, Keepmoat will provide a range of high quality two, three and four bedroom homes at an affordable price for local people as well as attracting new residents from further afield.

The landmark development, which covers 18 acres along the bank of the River Irwell, is expected to progress over an 8 year period and will deliver regeneration benefits to the local economy and community, including the creation of new training and employment opportunities for local people – both on site and through the supply chain.

Keepmoat is already working with Salford City Council on a major regeneration project in the Pendleton area worth £650 million.

More than 1,600 new homes are under construction and 1,250 homes are being given a makeover.

Gareth Roberts, operations director for Keepmoat in the North West said: “We are deepening Keepmoat’s strong relationship with Salford City Council and are delighted to now be delivering another ground breaking scheme for the region.

“As part of the project, we will also be working with the Council and Great Places Housing Group to offer training and apprenticeship opportunities.”