More than 20 affordable homes in east Ipswich have been handed over to the borough council following completion.
The 26 homes in Hawke Road were delivered by Handford Homes – Ipswich Borough Council’s housing arm – alongside Gipping Construction and local architects Barefoot & Gilles.
The development is built on the site of the former Diesco garages and is made up of 20 two, three and four-bedroom houses alongside a mix of six one and two-bedroom apartments.
Councillor Colin Kreidewolf, Chair of Handford Homes, said: “We’re pleased that this environmentally friendly development is complete to provide homes for our community.
“Once again it is great to see that local companies have been used to design and build the properties thus supporting the local economy.
“Each home features high-quality insulation and a good-sized garden, and generous green spaces wrap around the development which includes extensive planting, and biodiversity-friendly features such as hedgehog highways between properties.
“It’ll be a great place to live and thrive.”
All homes in the development feature solar panels and access to electric vehicle charging ports.
Further work to transform the neighbouring park with a new gasworks theme to reflect the area’s industrial heritage are expected in the coming weeks.
Changes will include the addition of climbing mountains, slides and a wheelchair-accessible roundabout.
Councillor Alasdair Ross, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Ipswich Borough Council, added: “Ipswich Borough Council is committed to increasing affordable housing in Ipswich and the completion of this development is another example of that.
“It’s great to see this former disused industrial site filled with homes for families, couples and individuals, making a vibrant area for all those who will live there.
“Once complete, it will be a pleasure to see the gasworks themed play area being used – a place where children can get outdoors, use their imagination and play.”
