Two Castles Housing Association is furthering its commitment to delivering affordable homes for those in the greatest housing need, after work started on a new £1.8 million scheme in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Built in partnership with developers South Cumbria Construction on a brownfield site on Biskey Howe Road, the development will see the construction of 12 high quality affordable homes to rent for local people with a connection to the town and its surrounding area.

Part-funded by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) with an investment of £324,000 and with support from South Lakeland District Council and the Lake District National Park, the scheme will include six, two bedroom and six, three bedroom properties and will be constructed using a timber frame as well as using traditional building materials in keeping with the local townscape.

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Rob Brittain, Property Services Director at Two Castles Housing Association, said: "We're delighted that construction work is underway on what will be an important new affordable housing development in Bowness-on-Windermere. There continues to be a real demand for quality housing to rent across the Lakeland area and Two Castles is committed to working with our partners to deliver a range of high quality affordable homes that meet the needs of local people and their families. This scheme will benefit those in the greatest housing need and will also help to transform a former under-used site bringing it back into community life."

The development, which is expected to be completed by May 2013, will also be built to Level Three of the Code for Sustainable Homes Standards. Each property will be highly insulated helping to make each individual home even more affordable by reducing overall energy bills for tenants.

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