Bromford has completed a deal to buy part of a former railway depot in the centre of Gloucester to provide more than 100 affordable homes for the city. 

The housing association has acquired the southern phase of the Great Western Yard site off Great Western Road near Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, in a multi-million-pound deal with developer Eutopia Homes. 

Redevelopment of the former railway yard was given the go-ahead in January this year for 315 homes to be built on the site, of which Bromford will be building 113 on the southern phase.  

Bromford’s homes will be a mix of 87 houses and 26 flats for rent and shared ownership. 

The homes will be built using modern methods of construction (MMC), including timber frames, with construction aiming to start in the Autumn. 

There will also be providing parking spaces for 125 cars and 234 bicycles, alongside a playground as part of the scheme. 

Adam Frontczak, head of land at Bromford, said: “We’re delighted to have completed this deal to acquire the southern phase of Great Western Yard, which will provide more than 100 affordable homes for local people. This development of new homes not only signals a fresh start for the site, it’s further progress in tackling the housing crisis and giving individuals and families a safe, secure place to live. 

“We look forward to seeing the transformation of this prominent city centre site into a sustainable new development and a flourishing community. 

“Gloucestershire remains a key growth area for us. We already own more than 12,000 homes across the county and are on site in several locations building hundreds more. The completion of this deal in Gloucester signals our intention to be the leading developer of affordable housing in the county. 

“We’re eager to explore further opportunities for suitable sites across the county and wider region.” 

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