Muir Group Housing Association’s 44-home scheme at Watson Road in Blackpool is being made entirely available for affordable rent, having breathed new life into the former factory site.
Consisting of both two and three-bedroom houses, as well as two-bed bungalows, the £5.8m scheme forms part of Muir’s exciting ‘Building New Homes’ strategy, which is seeing the Association commit to building more and more affordable homes each year.
“We’re so excited,” said Alex Fury, Muir’s Assistant Director of Assets and Growth. “We can’t wait to see people moving into these new homes.
“It’s a development we’re really proud of because not only is it the largest Muir has undertaken in the last 10 years, but it’s fulfilling an important need in Blackpool for quality, new, affordable homes.”
Work began to redevelop the former factory site in Spring 2018 after it had stood empty for several years prior to Muir’s involvement — but now the first batch of new properties are providing homes to people and families.
The properties, being built by MCI Developments, benefited from a Homes England Grant, and underline Muir’s commitment to an area which already sees the Association manage almost 400 properties.
“We’re delighted to be bringing these homes to Blackpool,” Sam Scott, Muir’s Director of Operations said. “They build on our commitment to the area and we’re thrilled to see the first new residents moving in.
“Muir promised to provide these affordable homes, and we are delighted to deliver them for people and families here.”
