Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have begun work on 66 new council homes, based at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield.
The development is planned to include sustainable, high-quality homes for older residents, alongside those with reduced mobility, this will be achieved with the inclusion of step-free layouts, accessible bathrooms and kitchens, and open outdoor spaces.
There will be a mix of bungalows, houses and apartments across the development, all with off-road parking, private gardens, and access to open green spaces, alongside energy-efficient measures that will keep bills low for tenants.
Construction is projected to continue through to 2028, and local residents will have opportunities to view designs as the development progresses.
Higgins Partnerships are working on the project as the Council chose them through their More for MK scheme, which asked for contractors to provide wider community benefits, including new jobs, apprenticeships, and support for local business.
The site, Cripps Lodge, formerly provided sheltered housing, but was demolished in 2020 due to disuse. The new development forms part of the Councils wider work to tackle homelessness and aid families in temporary accommodation, which has been seen in other local areas, including the completion of 183 homes at the Lakes Estate, and the purchase of 21 flats in Fairfields last year.
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Cllr Ed Hume, cabinet member for housing, said: “I’m really pleased to be on site to see work starting on these much needed council homes. They have been designed with accessibility at their heart, especially for older people and for residents with limited mobility.
“It shows our commitment as a council to delivering the kind of homes that genuinely make a difference to people’s lives, and it’s great to see this project now underway.”
Dominic Higgins, chief operating officer for Higgins Group, said: “We are delighted to reach this milestone and begin construction on these much-needed high-quality council homes.
“At Higgins, our commitment goes beyond delivering new homes; we are equally focused on creating lasting benefits for the local community.”
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