Sheffield housing partnership on track to build 1,000th affordable home by 2021

A regeneration partnership building new affordable housing in Sheffield is on track to complete its 1,000th home in the coming months.
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The Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) will pass that landmark as part of its Eclipse development in Manor, consisting of 181 two-, three- and four-bedroom homes.

Despite delays caused by the national lockdown, the development should be finished by early 2021, with SHC having implemented safe working procedures at its four live construction sites.

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Sheffield City Councillor Bob Johnson said: “It’s great to see this milestone being reached and so many new houses delivered to help meet Sheffield’s growing needs.

Socially distanced construction is underway in Sheffield.Socially distanced construction is underway in Sheffield.
Socially distanced construction is underway in Sheffield.

"In these challenging times, people have come to appreciate their homes more than ever and it’s essential that looking ahead to the future, we continue to provide affordable, quality housing for our expanding communities.”

SHC is a joint venture company established by Sheffield City Council, private sector construction partner Keepmoat Homes and the Great Places housing association.

Eclipse is its 10th development, bringing the total number of homes built to more than 1,100.

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Around eight per cent are designated for affordable rent from Great Places, 20 per cent are privately rented through landlord Simple Life, and the remainder have been marketed for sale, with an average price across the city of around £170,000.

SHC development manager Steve Birch said: “It’s extremely rewarding for the partnership to be reaching this significant milestone.”

To date SHC has created 75 apprenticeships, over 800 jobs and spent more than £80m with construction sector businesses in the region.

Steve said: “As well as delivering nearly 1,000 homes, we have been wholly committed to supporting and helping the communities in which we work to thrive.

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“We are providing training opportunities, apprenticeships and jobs, helping to retain individuals and families in Sheffield, and boosting micro economies in the city.”

Looking ahead, SHC is aiming to build at least 1,000 more homes, bringing it to 2,300 properties on 23 sites across the city by 2025.

The company has received over £3million from Homes England and £1.5m from the Sheffield City Region.