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16/02/2023

Contractor Appointed To Build Extra Care Housing Scheme In Wigan

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Wigan Council has appointed a contractor to deliver an extra care housing scheme.

M&Y Maintenance and Construction has been awarded the £7.9 million contract.

Built on the former site of Shevington Community Primary School on Miles Lane, the development will include 1 Bedroom, 2 Person and 2 Bedroom, 3 Person apartments and bespoke communal areas that will provide plenty of space for socialising in a welcoming and friendly environment. The contract includes demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new shared access road.

Chris Mellor, Construction Director at M&Y, said: "This is a fantastic win for M&Y, and we’re absolutely delighted to be working with Wigan Council again. It speaks to the strength of our knowledgeable construction team, who bring experience from multiple sectors including healthcare and education, that we’ve been selected to deliver this exciting new extra care scheme. We are really looking forwards to the project and strengthening our relationship with Wigan council."
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This will be M&Y's second development with Wigan Council, having completed their Brackley House development in early 2022. The company stepped in to finish 17, two, three and four bedroom houses, following the collapse of Crudens in 2021.

During completion of Brackley House, M&Y generated more than £37,000 of social value activity for the borough, supporting apprentices, businesses and local causes. When the development was complete, their support of the local community continued, with M&Y maintaining their support for local homelessness charity 'The Brick', donating 10 bundles of warm clothing and 40 thermal blankets to their ‘Wrap up Wigan’ campaign.

The project will now commence detailed planning, design and procurement with a view to starting on site in March 2023 and completion expected mid-2024.

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