The Gateway To Brownhills
Following its adoption of former Walsall Council housing stock in 2003, social housing provider (whg) Walsall Housing Group carried out a formal review identifying areas for improvement, demolition and regeneration. One such area was Brownhills High Street; the gateway to the town.
New Windows Installation
Select Windows was appointed to deliver the new windows as part of a new build scheme, in partnership with the principal contractor, Mansell Construction Services Limited.
Phase one comprised the building of 47 two-bed apartments in High Street, funded by whg, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Walsall Council. In response to local housing need the £4.2 million scheme included four properties specially designed for people with disabilities. A number of the homes were also offered for intermediate rent – where the landlord charges a rent less than the market rate. This was a first for whg.
Over 300 new Profile 22 casement windows A rated completed the 47 apartments. Coloured Gale Grey the windows complement the striking purple façade and cream render; crucial when creating a statement development such as this.
An additional 33 homes were completed under the £3.5 million Phase Two of the regeneration programme, on High Street and Ogley Road. These included 20 two-bedroom apartments and 13 houses; four of which were available for sale (three-bedroom), with the remaining nine available under the Affordable Rent scheme; six three-bedroom and three two-bedroom houses.
A further 249 casement windows A rated were installed in the 33 homes, once again contributing to the overall performance of the build and helping to create comfortable and affordable living spaces for the residents. 11 sets of French doors, 17 balcony screens and 13 composite entrance doors were also supplied and installed.
Alan Watts, regeneration manager at whg, said: “We are committed to meeting local housing need, and providing high-quality, affordable accommodation.
“For this development we needed windows which offered a high specification in respect of reducing noise, so we chose Profile 22. The process went smoothly and installation went well on site and the project was completed on time.”
12 months on, and whg are pleased with the results, “We are coming to the end of our defects period and it is proving to be a successful development. It has been well received, which is good for whg and our customers, and we’ve had good feedback. It’s all been very positive.
Project At A Glace
47 New Apartments
Phase one delivered 47 high-quality, energy-efficient apartments on High Street.
Over 300 A-Rated Windows
Installed 300+ Profile 22 casement windows for superior insulation and comfort.
33 Additional Homes
Phase two completed with 20 apartments and 13 houses, meeting diverse housing needs.
249 More A-Rated Windows
Fitted across phase two homes to boost energy efficiency and reduce noise.
41 Doors Installed
11 French doors, 17 balcony screens, and 13 composite entrance doors supplied and fitted.
£7.7 Million Regeneration
Combined investment across both phases transformed the Brownhills gateway.
Zero Voids in First Year
Every home occupied with residents settled and satisfied during the defects period.
Approved Profile 22 Contractor
Selected for expertise, quality standards, and commitment to sustainable supply chains.
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