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ConstructionWorks begin to create 81 new homes on disused land in Bury

Works begin to create 81 new homes on disused land in Bury

Work has started to transform the site of the former Seedfield Centre in Bury into 81 new family homes.

The brownfield site off Walmersley Road, closed as a school in 1987 and subsequently had a variety of uses, but for years had lain derelict, attracting vandals and anti-social behaviour.

Bury council has worked with developers Hive Homes to bring the plans for new homes to fruition, with £1 million of Brownfield Housing Fund Grant being awarded from the GMCA to remediate the land.

Over the summer, the disused and redundant buildings were cleared as they were found contaminated with asbestos.

The new development, named Roedeer Gardens, will realise 81 three and four bed, high-homes for rent and ownership, along with new facilities for the local football club.

New club changing facilities, access improvements and two new car parks for use by Seedfield Juniors FC have been built on part of the site, funded through the development’s section 106 contribution totalling £286,000.

Council leader Eamonn O’Brien said: “We have a ‘brownfield first’ policy when it comes to building new houses. This is a fantastic use of a derelict site, and we look forward to bringing to back to life with new homes for families with a range of housing needs.”

Some 25% of the new homes will be affordable housing, under a range of tenures including affordable rent, shared ownership and first homes.

Sustainability is also at the forefront of the development, with homes designed to Part L building standards and equipped with roof-mounted solar panels and a heat exchanger mechanism.

Ed Milner, managing director of Hive Homes, said: We are delighted to have been selected by Bury Council as their partner for the re-development of the former Seedfield Centre and are looking forward to transforming this underused site into 81 much needed high quality, energy efficient homes under a range of tenures with 25% of the scheme satisfying the council’s Affordable criteria.

“Hive and the council have worked together closely to bring forward additional benefits to the local community through the provision of new changing facilities and off-site parking for the neighbouring Seedfield Juniors Football Club as well as street lighting improvements on Parkinson Street and pedestrian crossing upgrade on Walmersley Road.”

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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