Work is well under way to build nearly 160 new homes in South Tyneside.
ENGIE, an energy, services, and regeneration specialist, is carrying out the work on Victoria Road West, in Hebburn, on land that used to be an industrial site.
The company is building 139 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes – as well as 18 two-bedroom apartments – on behalf of Persona Homes over a number of phases which are expected to be finished in 2023.
The team was recently given planning permission for the final section of the project.
The £20m scheme began in October 2019 after initial planning was granted, with additional permission for the full site granted in September this year to allow the final phases of homes to be slotted into the scheme. The properties will be for private sale, affordable rent and shared ownership.
In addition to the new homes and apartments, ENGIE is also working to improve the landscaping of the new estate.
Louise Buckton, new build director at the firm, said: "ENGIE is delighted to be working with Persona Homes to transform land that had laid derelict for a number of years, into a vibrant new estate, complementing the wider Hebburn community.
"The variety of house sizes, and methods of ownership, will allow local residents the opportunity to either make their first steps onto the housing ladder or allow growing families to expand into a bigger home.
"Thanks to the granting of planning permission for the full site, we can put our plans into reality and help to provide much needed housing for South Tyneside."
Joe Cook, executive director of development at Persona Homes, said: “We want to be different to the other large housing developers across the UK. All profits from our new build sales are reinvested into the provision of multi-tenure developments and tackling housing shortages.
"As well as the social purpose of the organisation, we’re also trying to do things differently when it comes to building the right homes in the right places. We want to provide houses that fit the needs of local people and enhance the existing communities around them
"I'm delighted to see work progressing in Hebburn as the North East is really close to our hearts. I can’t wait to see people enjoying their new homes."
