First 30 homes of major West Midlands scheme completed
The first 30 homes on the latest phase of a major £36 million development scheme in Birmingham have been completed ahead of schedule.
Keon Homes and sister company Cameron Homes, has completed the two and three-bedroom homes on Icknield Port Loop development for housing association partner Midland Heart.
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It marks an important milestone for Phase 3 of the scheme, which will eventually see the construction of 124 properties, a mix of different size homes and a small apartment block that straddles the canal corner.
Matt Beckley, Partnerships Director at Keon Homes, said: “Port Loop was a real statement urban regeneration scheme for the local authority, yet hasn’t been without its challenges with two developers entering administration before they could start Phase 3.
“We came in and promised to build the 124 properties on time and to the highest standards and this first handover, ahead of schedule, reaffirms that commitment.”
He added: “More importantly, we have delivered thirty much-needed affordable homes to individuals and families, giving them the opportunity to start new lives and form the beginning of new communities. That’s what this scheme is all about.”
Port Loop is the fifth scheme Keon Homes has developed in partnership with Midland Heart, following completion of Booth’s Lane and ongoing works at Holyhead Road, Bulkington and Phase 3D of Port Loop.
Midland Heart said their development programme had delivered 4,000 new affordable homes over the past five years, with a further 2,250 set to be built and handed over by 2030.
Joe Reeves, Deputy Chief Executive at Midland Heart, said: “Port Loop is an important regeneration project for Birmingham, and we’re delighted to see the first homes completed and handed over to tenants.
“These properties reflect our commitment to delivering sustainable, well-designed places where people can thrive.
“As the wider scheme progresses, we look forward to welcoming many more families into this growing neighbourhood of high-quality, affordable homes.”
The wider Port Loop scheme will see a total of more than 1,000 new homes, a community hub, leisure centre, commercial units and public green space created.
West Midlands Combined Authority has previously provided around £1.7 million funding to go towards building social and affordable funding on the site.
