A HUGE regeneration project for Brunswick has taken another giant leap forward as Manchester City Council has chosen a preferred partner who will be responsible for delivering the ambitious plans.
The chosen consortium, Solutions 4 Brunswick (S4B), is a new consortium that has been created specifically to drive the £113 million regeneration plans in the area, which will start once planning permission has been agreed later in the year.
S4B is made up of four specialist organisations that will work together injecting their own skills and expertise in different areas.
1. Equitix, contract manager who will oversee the project to make sure each of the organisations deliver a good service to Brunswick people.
2. Contour Homes, one of the North West’s largest social housing and regeneration providers, will manage the council homes and look after the neighbourhood for the next 25 years,
3. Mears, a maintenance company will refurbish existing council homes and manage repair work for the length of the contract,
4. Galliford Try, a construction firm which will build new infrastructure and homes for sale and rent.
The 25-year regeneration project will bring investment to the area that has seen development postponed for several years.
Brunswick's regeneration plans will include: more than 650 council homes enjoying extensive refurbishments that will exceed decent homes standards; up to 500 high quality new homes will be built for rent or purchase; an improved neighbourhood design – including new road layouts and safe open spaces; a new retail area will provide shops and amenities, along with a new neighbourhood office and a 60 bed sheltered accommodation facility.
It's hoped S4B will also offer a wide range of opportunities for residents and locals. These include jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities, as well as work experience and the prospect of working with community groups in the area.
In the coming months, S4B will continue to consult with residents while preparing and submitting a planning application for the development, before the government consider the plans for approval in spring.
Resident open days will take place on Thursday 17 January 2013, 2.30pm-7.30pm and Saturday 19 January, 11.00am-3:30pm at Medlock Primary School, Wadesdon Road, Brunswick, M13 9UJ.
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