Working in partnership with Homes England, the company has submitted plans to build 268 new homes that will become available for affordable rent or shared ownership at various developments in Sunderland.
If approved, the plans will be delivered over the next two years, supporting 693 jobs in the city, with an estimated 279 jobs created on site and 441 in the wider economy.
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Nigel Wilson, Chief Executive Officer at Gentoo Group, said: "Sunderland is a city in transformation and it’s clear the significant amount of development and construction work that is ongoing across Wearside will be the catalyst for social and economic growth post COVID-19. We’re pleased to playing our part by submitting plans to build much needed new modern affordable rented housing that our tenants and the people of Sunderland deserve."
