Topping out has taken place at the site of 70 low-carbon council homes in Cambridge.
Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) celebrated the milestone at Aylesborough Close in Arbury where CIP board members were joined by ward councillors, and representatives from One Public Estate and Homes England gathered to lay the final brick at the highest point of the development.
The project involves the replacement of 36 outdated council homes.
Cllr Gerri Bird, executive councillor for housing at Cambridge City Council and CIP board member, said: “This important milestone at Aylesborough Close is just one example of how we’re building more council homes per capita than almost all other councils in the country.
“These 70 council homes are a crucial part of our work to address the housing affordability crisis in Cambridge and improve accommodation standards, ensuring we are creating homes that contribute to the well-being of our tenants.”
The homes will have high levels of air tightness through use of specialised sealant technology. They will also feature high-performance insulation, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems, and solar panels.
Tom Hill, managing director for The Hill Group, part of CIP, said: “This development represents our ongoing commitment to providing homes that not only meet the highest standard of comfort and efficiency but also contribute positively to the environment. We are proud of what we continue to deliver as a partnership and are excited to see the completed development make a real difference to local residents.”
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