A new affordable housing development in Wrexham, which is supported by £6.6m from the Welsh Government's Social Housing Grant Programme, will provide much needed affordable homes and is a boost for the economy of the town, Finance Minister Jane Hutt said.

The scheme at Kingsmills Road and Rivulet Road, will provide up to 147 affordable homes and is a result of partnership working between Wales and West Housing Association and Wrexham Council. It will also provide a fit for purpose community and medical resource centre to meet the needs of the wider community.


On a visit to the site the Minister said: "There are many benefits to this impressive scheme. Not only does it aim to provide a major boost to the regeneration of Wrexham town centre it will also provide attractive new affordable homes. Residents will also benefit from a fit-for-purpose community and medical resource. The scheme itself is also creating significant work and training opportunities for the wider community.

"I am sure this scheme will be a great success and I hope that this development will go on to benefit people in the local community for many years to come."

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