Up to 1,400 new homes are to be built in Horton Heath, Eastleigh.

Galliford Try Partnerships has been appointed by Eastleigh Borough Council to act as project manager on the scheme over the next four years.

The council recently acquired land which is bordered by Burnetts Lane, Allington Lane, and Chalcroft Business Park that already has outline planning permission for 1,400 new homes.

As project manager, Galliford Try Partnerships will act in the master developer role and provide the planning services necessary to bring the site forward while acting as project manager for the construction of key elements of the infrastructure works.

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Stephen Teagle, Chief Executive of Galliford Try Partnerships, said: "We are very pleased to have developed this partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council and we look forward to using our regeneration expertise to support the Council in delivering its aspirations for the site.

"As a business, we always look to establish strong relationships that support our partners to meet their objectives, and this innovative delivery model is an excellent example of a long-term commitment to a Local Authority partner, prioritising homes for local people."

Council Leader Keith House said: "We are delighted to appoint Galliford Try Partnerships as our long-term project manager to work with us on this major new development. There is significant added value by the Council being actively involved as it guarantees infrastructure is delivered early, ensures a high quality development and means the mix of tenures really does meet the needs of local people such as affordable housing, market rent and family homes."

(LM)