Peter Aldous officially opened Orwell Housing’s new Prospect House development which will provide affordable housing including 31 much needed flats for social housing.

Peter Aldous said:

“It was a real privilege to be invited to officially open Prospect House. There is an urgent need in both Lowestoft and across the country for more affordable homes to let and Orwell Housing, Wellington Construction and Homes England are to be commended for working together to complete this attractive and well-located development in these challenging times.”

Greg Dodds, Assistant Director of Development and Growth for Orwell Housing Association, said,

“We’re thrilled to offer these flats to the local community. We know that affordable housing is a major issue for many people in Lowestoft, and we’re committed to doing our part to help address this issue. We are grateful for the grant funding support received from Homes England to help make this happen. The development was also constructed largely during the course of the pandemic and unprecedented materials and labour shortages and inflationary challenges for Wellington.  We are therefore very pleased today to celebrate its completion.”

The homes have been developed on brownfield land, which had a previous commercial use. When the business moved elsewhere in the town, it left an empty, redundant site which was identified as a development opportunity by local builders Wellington Construction. The redevelopment of the site provides sustainably located affordable housing in an area with a high level of need. 

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