Willmott Dixon is transform a 1960s tower block in Manchester as part of a £22.5 million residential scheme.

Salix Homes has appointed the contractor to deliver over 100 affordable homes at the Salford Canon Green Campus development on Canon Green Drive in Trinity.

The Canon Green Court tower block will be redeveloped with new kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems, sprinkler systems and exterior re-facing and insulation. Willmott Dixon will also deliver a new 11-storey apartment block within the grounds of the site, as well as complete external works on the neighbouring Westminster House apartment block.

Lee Sugden, chief executive at Salix Homes, said: "The start of work on our Canon Green Campus development marks a pivotal moment for Salix Homes and for Salford, and we look forward to seeing work progress on site over the next two years. This is the largest affordable housing development in the area and we are confident that this ambitious scheme will make a valuable contribution to delivering the high quality, affordable homes that Salford desperately needs. Canon Green Court is an iconic building on the city's skyline, but it has suffered from lack of investment over the years. We are proud that we can now deliver on our promise to the existing residents to refurbish their homes and create modern apartments fit for the future."

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This project adds to Willmott Dixon's success in Greater Manchester, with recent schemes delivered in Wythenshawe and Old Trafford.

Anthony Dillon, managing director of Willmott Dixon in the North, added: "With our track-record for creating new homes in Manchester, we're proud to be working alongside Salix Homes on what is a much-needed, exciting and transformational investment for the Salford community. Together, we share a commitment to leaving a lasting legacy for existing and future residents who will continue to play a central role in shaping these plans."

(CM/MH)