North West contractors deliver phase one of Salford housing transformation

The first phase of a multi-million pound project to improve thousands of homes across Salford has been completed by two North West building firms.

Oldham-based contractor Emanuel Whittaker has finished revamping 230 homes in Weaste, while A Connolly, a building specialist headquartered in Wigan, has made improvements to 166 homes in the South Ordeal area of Greater Manchester.

The work forms part of a two-year project, led by housing association Salix Homes, to make £22m of improvements to 2,200 properties.

Emanuel Whittaker’s contracts director, John Gallagher, said: “It’s testament to the dedication and hard work of our site team, and that of Salix Homes, that the first phase of the work on the Tootal Estate has been successfully completed on time and on budget.

“Replacing kitchens and bathrooms is quite disruptive for tenants, however, we are delighted to have achieved 100% satisfaction and we are looking forward to replicating that success in phase two.”

With the second phase now underway, Emanuel Whittaker and A Connolly will make further improvements to 250 homes in Seedley and Charlestown.

A Connolly’s managing director, Simon Harrison, commented: “We’re delighted to have had such a positive impact on the refurbishment of homes on the South Ordsall estate.

“We will apply the same focus on quality, skills development and service levels for Gerald Road residents that has enabled us to add value and bring enhanced standards of living to the residents of Salix Homes.”

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