New Homes for Local People in Exeter
FOURTEEN new homes for local people have been officially opened by The Leader of the Council, Councillor Adrian Fullam at Haven Road in Exeter.
The development, provided by Signpost Housing Association, a subsidiary of Spectrum Housing Group, is called Terracina Court and provides a mix of 14 one and two bedroom apartments built in a contemporary style to compliment the surrounding area. Priority for the homes has been given to local people registered with Exeter City Council. The scheme also includes a commercial unit bringing local employment opportunities to the area.
Bethan Vincent, who bid for one of the apartments through Exeter Home Choice, has lived in temporary accommodation with her 2-year old son for the past couple of years. She said," It’s brilliant to finally have a permanent home. I can’t wait to move in."
Wayne Morris, Group Chief Executive of Spectrum Housing Group said," Terracina Court is a fantastic example where partnership working between the local Council, ourselves, the contractor, consultants and the Homes and Communities Agency has delivered affordable housing for those in need. I would like to say a particular thank you to Russell Construction who has done a really outstanding job despite a few challenges along the way."
The scheme has cost approximately £2.3million to develop – the Homes and Communities Agency provided over £500,000 in grant funding and the local authority provided £200,000 the remainder was financed through the Association’s private funders, home ownership sales and through the lease of the commercial unit to Sutton Harbour Projects Number One Ltd.
Cllr Adrian Fullam added, "Terracina Court has been excellently designed and is a major contribution to the regeneration of Exeter’s canal basin. We currently have around 5,000 people on our housing register, 1,300 of those are in urgent housing need. Terracina Court has made a
real contribution to providing more homes in the City. It is only with partnership working though that we can achieve projects like this."
The constructor and consultants for the scheme were:
- Building contractor – Russell Construction
- Architects Pre Construction phase – Architects Design Group
- Architects Construction Phase – Graham Carruthers Partnership Ltd
- Employers Agent & CDM Coordinator – Norman Rourke Pryme
- Engineers Pre Construction Phase – Clarke Bond
- Engineers Construction Phase – Craddy Pitchers Davidson
Ends: With photo – Bethan outside Terracina Court.