Construction has started on nine new social homes.
LoCaL Homes have been confirmed as a supplier in two affordable housing schemes in Blackheath, Rowley Regis.
Black Country Housing Group (BCHG) are delivering eight new affordable homes on Payne Street and one at Birmingham Road both located close to Blackheath town centre.
Homes at both sites will be built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), ‘off site’ using timber frames provided by LoCaL Homes. This construction method carries several benefits including:
- lower embodied emissions of materials
- lower emissions from transport to site
Mike Doolan, our Sales and Partnership Manager said: “We are delighted to be a partner in delivering nine new affordable homes in the heart of the Black Country. With factory-fitted insulation made from recycled materials, Black Country Housing Group will benefit from a much faster build thus resulting in quicker handovers and earlier occupancy for future tenants.
“As the fabric of the homes is made from a sustainable material it will capture more carbon than traditional methods of construction and will be much more thermally efficient. This will subsequently help with the running costs and lower fuel bills for incoming residents.”
Electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed at Birmingham Road and at one property on Payne Street. Heating and hot water will be provided by electricity using solar panels, electric combination boilers and battery storage, reducing energy bills for any future tenants.
Earlier this month a ground breaking ceremony was held on site on Payne Street with Sandwell Councillors attending as guests. The ceremony marked the formal start of construction of BCHG’s new homes in Blackheath.
Cllr Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council and who represents Blackheath ward said: “It’s great to be working with Black Country Housing Group on this project to bring this land back into use when homes are much needed by the residents of Sandwell. We look forward to the next project”.
BCHG Chief Executive, Amanda Tomlinson, said; “Our new affordable homes at Payne Street and Birmingham Road are being built with cutting edge technology, reducing environmental impact upon our planet and making them energy efficient for our tenants. Sandwell MBC have been instrumental in enabling this development to happen, and we thank them for their support”
Find out more about Black Country Housing Group here.