Posted 8.7.10

CTCHG has started work on 34 new homes in Hirwaun.

The homes are built on the site of the former Towers and the Beacons high rise flats which were demolished in 2004

The Group worked closely with the Local Authority on the redevelopment of the two tower blocks prior to their demolition and bought the site in 2007.

The scheme includes family homes of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms, one of which is a purpose built disabled bungalow for a local family who has a child with severe physical disabilities. It is the largest development undertaken by the Association to date, with a contract value of £4.5 million and the contractorsTremlett & Griffiths Ltd anticipate completion in November 2011.

Antonia Forte, Chief Executive of Cynon Taf commented “The redevelopment of what was the Towers and Beacons blocks of flats is a landmark project for both Cynon Taf Community Housing and Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, representing a major capital investment into the community of Hirwaun. Overall, the Group anticipates that its total capital investment during this current financial year will be in excess of £7.5m, which represents a significant amount of work coming into the county”.

Pictured is Councillor Clayton Willis, the Local Authority's Cabinet Member for Housing and Antonia Forte at the ceremonial cutting of the first sod of soil.

The scheme forms part of a Welsh Assembly Government pilot project which looks at the implications of building new homes to the Code for Sustainable Homes. The properties have been designed to achieve level 4 of the code, and will include the fitting solar panels, air source heat pumps and rain water harvesting.

In addition to providing affordable housing for the area, Cynon Taf Community Housing Group is making a contribution of £66,000 to the Local Authority’s education and parks & leisure resources.

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