A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of work to redevelop Anchor’s Holly Court in Weymouth.
Holly Court was badly affected by Storm Eunice in February 2022. It has since been demolished to make way for the new development – The Hollies. Anchor is building 37 new affordable homes for over 55’s with both one and two-bedroom apartments for social rent. Communal facilities will include a lounge for social activities and purpose-built storage for scooters.
The new homes will be more sustainable and energy efficient – with highly insulated walls and solar panels to reduce residents’ costs, alongside electric vehicle charging points. The scheme will also add increased biodiversity to the site through its new landscaping.
Previous residents of Holly Court will be offered homes as a priority, so they can return to the development when construction is complete, which is expected to be in early 2026. Residents also attended the groundbreaking ceremony, where they met the construction team and saw the progress that has been made.
Nick Hodgskin, Head of Regeneration for Anchor, said: “We are delighted that work to redevelop Holly Court is officially underway. It marks another step towards providing better affordable housing for older people in the local area.”
Construction is being carried out by local contractor CG Fry and Sons.
