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Alpha Housing Commences £5 Million Development in Newtownards, Northern Ireland

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Alpha Housing, in partnership with Dunlop Homes Ltd, has initiated work on a new development, Quarry Heights, in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, valued at almost £5 million. The project will provide a mix of modern family homes and accessible bungalows, catering to the local community's housing needs. The development is made possible with support from the Department for Communities (DfC), which is providing a £2.6 million grant through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). When completed in early 2027, Quarry Heights will comprise 22 homes, including wheelchair-accessible bungalows designed to aid independent living for individuals with physical disabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alpha Housing and Dunlop Homes Ltd have partnered to develop Quarry Heights, a £5 million project in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, providing 22 homes, including accessible bungalows.
  • The development, valued at almost £5 million, is made possible with a £2.6 million grant from the Department for Communities (DfC) through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE).
  • Quarry Heights will cater to the local community's housing needs, offering a mix of modern family homes and accessible bungalows.
  • The project includes solar panels to reduce tenants' energy bills and carbon emissions.
  • Local employment opportunities and apprenticeships will be provided during construction.
  • Alpha Housing's chief executive, Cameron Watt, emphasizes the company's commitment to building beautiful homes in inclusive and sustainable communities.
  • The development is part of Alpha Housing's ongoing efforts to meet housing demands in Northern Ireland, with several new-build projects currently underway across the region.

Statistics:

  • £5 million: The total value of the Quarry Heights development.
  • £2.6 million: The grant provided by the Department for Communities (DfC) through the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE).
  • 22 homes: The total number of dwellings that will be part of the Quarry Heights development.
  • 12: The number of three-person, two-bedroom houses.
  • 3: The number of four-person, two-bedroom houses.
  • 4: The number of five-person, three-bedroom houses.
  • 1: The number of five-person, three-bedroom bungalows.
  • 2: The number of three-person bungalows designed to be wheelchair-accessible.

Sources:

  • (https://alphahousingni.org/)
  • (https://dunlophomes.com/)
  • (https://www.newsletter.co.uk/business/northern-ireland-provides-a-critical-gateway-to-european-markets-landmark-merger-as-138-year-old-belfast-law-firm-joins-one-of-uks-top-100-practices-5166760)

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