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New homes in Salford taking shape

New homes being built in Salford are taking shape.

Housing association Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,300 homes across Salford, is working alongside contractor Galliford Try Partnerships to build 160 new properties at Beechfarm in Swinton, also known as The Poets Estate.

The two, three and four bedroom homes will replace 146 properties that are being demolished due to historic structural issues.

Phase One of the project is well underway and the roof trusses are now being put in place on the new properties in Shakespeare Road.

It’s expected the first tenants will be moving in later this year.

So far, families living at 56 properties have been decanted while the work takes place, and those tenants affected by the demolition proposals will be given priority for moving into the new homes.

Terry McBride, development manager at Salix Homes, said: “This is the first new-build development for Salix Homes, helping us to achieve our aspirations for more affordable housing in Salford. It’s also given us the opportunity to provide local jobs for local people.

“Everyone deserves the opportunity to live in modern, comfortable homes they can afford, so we are delighted to see these new properties taking shape and we’d like to thank residents for their patience while construction is underway.”

Darren Leary, development director for Galliford Try Partnerships North West, added: “It’s great to see this exciting new development taking shape. Our business is based on regenerating areas such as this and providing affordable homes for local communities. We look forward to pushing on with our partners at Salix Homes to have their customers in their new homes as soon as possible.”

Planning proposals have now been submitted to Salford City Council for Phase Three and Four of the project, which includes the demolition and development of some properties on Stevenson Road, Tennyson Road, Kingsley Road, Wordsworth Road and Blantyre Street.

The whole scheme is expected to be completed by summer 2019.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Hayley Collins .