Demolition work has begun this week on the derelict Tintagel Close estate in Keynsham prior to Curo’s £16 million redevelopment of the site where 45 new homes will be built.
Demolition gets under way at the site | Photo © Curo
The three-bed maisonettes at Tintagel Close, which Curo says dated from the 1970s, had been deemed no longer fit for purpose and tenants in all 44 properties were rehoused.
Working with development partner EG Carter, Curo secured planning permission for the redevelopment last March and the bulldozers began knocking down the block on Tuesday, 20th January.
Controlled removal of asbestos across the development had already taken place.
The new energy-efficient homes for social rent and shared ownership will range from one to four bedrooms, with several adapted for wheelchair use. Each home will have its own private entrance, designated parking and electric vehicle charging point.
A new access road will open up the area amid landscape improvements and accessible open space.
As demolition began, Sarah Maylor, Curo’s director of development, said: “We’re so excited this day has finally arrived – it’s the start of a journey that will completely transform this site.
“And as we say goodbye to Tintagel Close, we look forward to amazing new affordable homes set in beautiful green space.
“We’re a not-for-profit, which means we’re led by our values. That’s why we’re investing £16 million here – we care about this community and want it to be a great place to live.”
The subsidised homes for social rent will be offered through Bath & North East Somerset Council’s lettings system HomeChoice.
The remainder will be available for shared ownership purchase.
