Keys have been handed over to the first occupants of a new GreenSquareAccord development in Lye.
Working with Owl Partnerships, under a Design and Build contract, GreenSquareAccord is aiming to transform the former site of Jubilee Works on Balds Lane into 89 affordable homes.
The development will comprise 35 houses and 54 apartments, all of which will be available for affordable rent.
Mike Nolan, head of Development at GreenSquareAccord said: “I am delighted to see that the first customers have moved into their new homes on Balds Lane.
“Our development in Lye is catering to a variety of local housing need by providing a range of homes including one- and two-bed apartments and two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses.
“This is an excellent use of a brownfield site, replacing vacant industrial units with high quality new affordable homes.”
Balvinder Heran, deputy chief executive of Dudley Council, said: “This development has transformed a derelict former factory site that had been vacant for many years into a community with a range of affordable houses and apartments.
“It’s fantastic to see the first residents move in and I’m thrilled to hear that they like their new homes.”
All the new homes at Balds Lane will be built using low-carbon LoCaL Homes Eco-100 offsite construction panels, which GreenSquareAccord says will reduce construction times on site and achieve savings overall in terms of carbon release.
Construction of the homes at the Balds Lane development is expected to be complete by Autumn 2023.
Commenting on the scheme, Ricki Phillips, who recently moved into his new home on Jubilee Drive, said: “I really like my new place it’s got everything you need on the doorstep: buses, shops and the countryside not too far away as well.
“The last few weeks have flown by while I’ve been settling in.”
GreenSquareAccord provides 25,000 homes across the south of England and Wales.
Image: (L-R) Steve Thompson, managing director (Owl Partnerships); Mike Nolan, head of Development (GSA); and Mike Doolan, Sales and Partnerships manager (LoCaL Homes)
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