£2.4m housing scheme for North Belfast from Trinity
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland MLA has launched a new £2.4 million social housing scheme at Queen Victoria Gardens in North Belfast.
The new scheme will consist of twenty two homes and will be built by Trinity Housing with part funding from the Northern Ireland Executive.
Speaking after viewing the site of the new homes, Minister McCausland said:
“I welcome the opportunity to launch this new housing development in North Belfast. This continues to be an area of high housing need and this new scheme, once completed, will provide 22 much needed homes to families on the waiting list.
“One of my key objectives as Housing Minister is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to access good quality accommodation. These new houses developed in consultation with the local community will ensure that tenants receive that. I look forward to returning to view these new homes when they are built.”
Ian Kirkpatrick, Chairman of Trinity said:
“Trinity Housing is delighted to be providing 22 new homes in an area where housing demand is high. We are confident that the redevelopment of this site will have a positive impact on the local community and the ongoing regeneration.”
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Notes to editors:
- The new development will provide 22 new homes and will consist of nine x three bedroom houses, 12 x two bedroom homes and one x three bedroom adapted wheelchair bungalow.
- The estimated cost of the development is approximately £2.4 million with the Department for Social Development contributing £1.1 million and Trinity Housing contributing some £1.3 million through private finance.
