Topping out has taken place at Handford Homes’ Hawke Road development in Ipswich.
The scheme at the former Diesco site, built by Gipping Construction and designed by Ipswich based Barefoot & Giles, comprises 26 council homes, a mix ranging from one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom houses.
All the properties have solar panels and high-levels of insulation and access to EV charging points.
Cllr Alasdair Ross, Ipswich Borough Council portfolio holder for housing, said: “This year we’ve seen excellent progress from Handford Homes in helping us to deliver more affordable housing for Ipswich, and it’s fantastic to see this development on Hawke Road nearing completion adding to the number of quality homes available for people with a local connection.
“The former industrial site has stood empty for a number of years, so it’s positive to see the disused area being resurrected into a vibrant new neighbourhood in southeast Ipswich.
“I’m especially looking forward to the gasworks-themed play area — a thoughtful tribute to the site’s history and a fantastic new asset for the community.”
Colin Kreidewolf, chair of Handford Homes, said: “We’ve carefully designed this environmentally friendly development to support both the wellbeing of residents and the surrounding natural environment.
“Each home features high-quality insulation and a good-sized garden, while the wider development includes generous green spaces, extensive planting, and biodiversity-friendly features such as hedgehog highways between properties.
“From thoughtful environmental measures to vibrant play and recreational spaces, to dedicated parking for residents as well as spaces for visitors, this new development is set to become a thriving, family-friendly community.”
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