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A £1million, ‘green’ affordable housing project in Barnard Castle which has just been completed by Three Rivers Housing Group has won praise from the Government for complying with their ‘Ecohomes’ Agenda. The scheme, at Tannery Lane off Birch Road in Barnard Castle is the latest rural development for Three Rivers Housing Group in the North East The development of ten, two-bedroom apartments for mainstream rent is expected to be occupied at the end of this month. Each home has been built using a timber frame and Modern Methods of Construction. Birch Road is the second scheme Three Rivers has used a timber frame construction method which offers unique benefits to the customer such as increased insulation resulting in lower energy costs. Timber frames are used during construction as they durable and environmentally friendly. Each apartment complies with the Governments ‘Ecohomes’ Agenda which encourages developers to improve environmental performance of new developments through good design rather than high capital cost solutions. It considers the broad environmental concerns of climate change, resource use and impact on wildlife and balances these against the need for a high quality of life and a safe and healthy internal environment. David Brown, Senior Development Manager at Three Rivers said, “This is a superb new development that blends the use of modern technology with the traditional appeal of natural stone and slate. It is a credit to every member of the team involved, showing what can be achieved through working in partnership.” John Carleton, the Housing Corporation’s Field Director for the North said, “In partnership with the Housing Corporation, Three Rivers Housing Association has done an excellent job in delivering this development in Barnard Castle. It will enable ten households of local people to live in high quality, affordable housing in the neighborhood of their choice. We are delighted to have worked with Three Rivers on this project. I hope the new residents will be very happy in their new homes." Peter Slack, Managing Director of Teesdale Housing Association complemented the scheme and said, “The development at Birch Road is a great scheme, well built to a high specification and looks good. Well done!” The scheme, which cost £935k and includes an investment of £474k from the Housing Corporation was developed by contractors B&I Thompson and is part of the Spirit partnership. Three Rivers is a key member of the Spirit Partnership which also consists of Two Castles Housing Association, Tees Valley Housing Group, Erimus Housing, Housing Hartlepool and Coast & Country Housing whose aim is to raise the level of social housing standards by providing more and better quality homes at less cost to the public purse. |
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