Working in partnership to provide sustainable new build bungalows for older people

The project involved demolition of the original Grange House Care Home and the construction of 12 bungalows on the site. Part of the existing care home remained occupied during a carefully managed, phased programme of works. Consideration for residents and maintaining existing access routes were paramount throughout.

The project was funded through the Local Authority Challenge, an initiative from the Homes and Communities Agency, and was secured by the Berneslai Homes Investment & Regeneration Team and Barnsley MBC Strategy, Growth and Regeneration Team.

The development is one of five schemes representing a significant investment in new affordable homes for rent in Barnsley and provided employment opportunities for local people.

"We engaged Strategic Team Group under a design and build contract, they entered into the true spirit of working as part of the team to deliver an excellent scheme."

Ron Brannon, Development & Partnership Manager, Berneslai Homes

Highlights

The sustainable construction included solar photovoltaic roof panels and achieved code for sustainable homes level 4 and was delivered on time and on budget.