Seddon has been chosen by the Sanctuary Group to build a major housing regeneration scheme worth £14 million in Stoke-on-Trent.

Construction work has just begun on the project: an 80-flat extra care housing development for over-55s for rent or shared ownership and 28 new-build two-, three- and four-bedroom houses for rent. The scheme is designed by PRP Architects.

The development is part of the 2011-15 Affordable Homes Programme and will receive nearly £2.5 million investment from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). Sanctuary has appointed its framework partner Seddon as the contractor for the scheme which is expected to complete in March 2015.

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Part of a major redevelopment of the Slater Street area of Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, the project will create significant job and training opportunities for the area. At least half the workers on site will live within ten miles of the development and a number of apprenticeships will be created, giving young people the chance to learn their trade working on the developments.

The extra care three-storey housing complex will offer older residents the chance to live independently with support available if needed. Its communal facilities will include a gym, hair salon and shop.

The new housing development will also create energy-efficient new affordable homes for rent through Sanctuary.

The development has been awarded to Seddon through its four-year partnership with Sanctuary which will deliver 700 new-build homes across the Midlands.

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