£5m housing development for West
The Ulidia Housing Association this week announced a £5 million scheme to provide 50 new homes for rent in West Belfast.
The development will be completed in three phases on the site at Devonshire Way adjacent to the Westlink.
The scheme, which has just recently started, has been designed by the Housing Executive’s Design and Property Services Belfast Team and will be managed by Ulidia Housing Association.
The first phase will include 18 detached and semi-detached houses and bungalows and the finished development will provide high quality affordable homes for over 50 families in the West.
Commenting on the commencement of building work at the Devonshire site, John Gartland, Chief Executive of Ulidia Housing Association, said, “I am delighted that Ulidia Housing Association is in a position to make such a positive contribution to the new build social housing programme.
“We are not only providing a high level of quality housing in West Belfast but also actively working towards reducing housing stress.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the main contractors on the project, Bann Ltd, who have provided both a friendly and highly professional service, the Department for Social Development and the Housing Executive for their help and assistance. This latest project clearly demonstrates our commitment to providing affordable accommodation and goes a long way to ensuring that our residents continue to access quality properties in the west of the city.”
The scheme is being undertaken as part of the Housing Executive’s Greater West Belfast Housing Strategy and Strategy Manager Malachy McKinney said, “The Housing Executive recently transferred the land at Devonshire to Ulidia Housing Association for new social housing and I’m delighted to see the development getting under way.
“The provision of new social housing is one of the three key themes of the Greater West Belfast Housing Strategy and I would like to thank Ulidia Housing Association for their support in helping to achieve this.
“This new development will no doubt make a significant contribution to the regeneration of the overall area.”
Ulida Housing Association has established an excellent working relationship with local community groups and has carried out in-depth consultation to ensure local support for the scheme.
Local Councillor Fra McCann said, “I am delighted to see the new houses under construction, and commend the Housing Executive and Ulidia for working in partnership to sustain this community with good quality housing for local families.”
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