Clugston Construction is to begin work on a £1.2 billion residential-led regeneration scheme in Lincolnshire.

Following approval by planners earlier this month, work on the first of five lakes as part of the Lincolnshire Lakes project will get underway in early 2018.

Features include purpose-built running and cycling tracks surrounding the lake, which will provide opportunities for non-motorised sport, physical activity and recreation. Other highlights include open green spaces providing natural viewing areas for spectators and a water sports centre.

The scheme is supported by £2m of funding from the Government via the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

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Once finished by 2028, the £1.2bn development will feature six villages containing over 6,000 homes.

North Lincolnshire Council Leader Rob Waltham said: "This is an exciting time for North Lincolnshire with the regeneration of Scunthorpe as the Lincolnshire Lakes project gets underway with the building of the first lake. This is the first of five lakes that form part of the scheme and provide a beautiful backdrop for the six villages to follow.

"A key part of the Lincolnshire Lakes project is the integrated flood defences and drainage for the area and this lake forms part of that. The Government has invested £13m in the flood defences for the Trent and Isle villages and Lincolnshire Lakes; this project will transform our area so it is important that we get it right."

Clugston Group Chief Executive, Bob Vickers, added: "Clugstons are delighted to see this milestone project get the green light and to be selected by North Lincolnshire Council to deliver it.

"We look forward to working with the council to develop the final proposals and will shortly be commencing work on forming the first of these stunning lakes. In doing this it will provide local jobs for both our own people and our suppliers."

(LM/JP)