- Location
- Beattie Avenue, Hereford
- Value
- £9 Million
- Duration
- Phased Development
- Client
- Connexus
- Architect
- Quattro Design Architects
- Contract
- JCT Design and Build 2016
Overview
- Construction of 71 Dwellings
- Phased Development
- Shared Ownership, Affordable Rent, Social Rent and Rent to Buy properties
- Varied Specification
Description
We were appointed as the main contractor on the design and build of 71 dwellings on Beattie Avenue, Golden Post and Hunderton Road in Hereford. Working with Connexus on the regeneration project saw the 41 pre-fabricated bungalows which have lasted for over 60 years, longer than originally thought, be demolished and replaced with 71 new dwellings.
The development has been split into two phases and includes a mix of bungalows and houses for shared ownership, affordable rent, social rent and rent to buy tenure. Works commenced in early 2020 with the demolition of bungalows taking place to allow for groundworks and sub-structures to be carried out.
Throughout the design and construction of the development, we worked closely with Connexus and their team on the specification of the properties. 6 of the properties were built to the specification of the end user and are suitable for any future adaptions should this be necessary.
During construction we ensured that the existing bus route through Beattie Avenue was maintained, allowing for public services to remain accessible to local residents.
The redesign of the area meant that the existing road through Beattie Avenue was to be realigned in order to service the new layout. During the works for re-aligning the road, we had a section 50 road closure which meant that the former bus route was re-routed for a period of time.
At the end of March 2020, it was announced by the government that strict lockdown measures were to be implemented with immediate effect. Due to this and in compliance with government guidelines we made the decision to temporarily close the site and the period of lockdown was uncertain. After four weeks and following strict government guidelines, works recommenced with social distancing and covid-19 protection measures in place.
In May 2020 construction resumed. We utilised both traditional and modern methods of construction to complete the superstructures. Upon installation of windows and the completion of roofs the properties became watertight allowing us to commence first fixing works.
Due to the existing bungalows in phase two being occupied, we had allowed for a 4 week ‘rest period’ between the completion of phase one and the commencement of phase two. Within these 4 weeks, the residents would move from their old properties into the new homes within phase 1.
