The construction of eight additional homes in Moredon is set to provide much-needed support for people with disabilities and those requiring live-in care. The new two-bedroom, semi-detached bungalows are being built on an unused plot in Ventnor Close, owned by Swindon Borough Council.
These homes are partially funded through a combination of Section 106 developer contributions and Right to Buy receipts. They will feature level access, off-road parking, fully-adapted wet rooms, and kitchens, and will be entirely wheelchair accessible.
The project, spearheaded by Rigg Construction on behalf of the Council, aims to allocate these homes to families or individuals with complex physical health needs, ensuring the properties meet their current and future requirements.
The bungalows are being constructed with timber frames and are designed to be ‘A’ rated for energy efficiency. They will include modern energy-saving measures such as air source heat pumps, solar panels, and mechanical ventilation heat recovery systems (MVHR).
This project follows the recent commencement of work on three adapted bungalows in Ashley Close, Walcot, which are also intended for tenants with specific accessibility needs.
Councillor Janine Howarth, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, expressed her enthusiasm for the project: “This type of accommodation is in short supply in Swindon, and it is absolutely wonderful that work is underway to build these 11 adapted homes, which will transform the lives of the individuals and families who need them.
“Like the three properties in Ashley Close, the eight bungalows in Ventnor Close will be wheelchair accessible and feature a number of adaptations, while also having the latest energy-saving technology ensuring they are both kinder to the environment and our tenants’ finances.
“The scheme will also deliver improvements to people who already live in Ventnor Close as we will be improving the road layout in the area and local parking provision. This is exactly the sort of project that delivers on our missions to Build a Fairer, Better, and Greener Swindon, and I look forward to seeing it come to life over the next 12 months.”
