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CLIENT: THORNGATE CHURCHER TRUST

CONTRACT VALUE: £6.7M

ARCHITECT: BOON BROWN

SECTOR: RESIDENTIAL

EXPERTISE: NEW BUILD, HOUSING  

Vale Southern Construction constructed a much-needed assisted living scheme in Gosport, Hampshire

The Brief

Following a grant from Homes England, Thorngate Churcher Trust - a registered charitable social landlord - commissioned a new development to meet local demand for low-cost community housing. Located on vacant land at the junction of Grove Road and Sealark Road, the scheme was designed for people over 50 who want to live independently with on-site support if needed.

Finding the right contractor was hugely important to Thorngate Churcher Trust. Chief Executive Anne Taylor commented that: “it was vital we appoint a company which understands the intricacies of creating our homes and can work with us on tight timescales and budgets while causing as little disruption as possible to nearby residents.”

Delivering homes with purpose

Following a competitive tender, Vale Southern was appointed to construct the development, which comprises 30 new apartments across two and three-storey blocks, each tailored to support independent living.

The project included the construction of modern, energy-efficient homes as well as the creation of shared amenities, such as a residents’ lounge, landscaped communal gardens and on-site parking.

Modern methods of construction were integral to the project’s success. Vale Southern used a pre-assembled lightweight steel frame system to accelerate the build, increase on-site efficiency, and minimise disruption to the surrounding community.

Given the building’s location in a residential area, the project team engaged closely with neighbouring residents throughout the works, sharing regular progress updates and responding to community feedback to maintain strong relations.

Creating a community

Completed on time within 14 months, the development has transformed a derelict site into a vibrant new housing scheme that meets the needs of older residents in Gosport.

Oliver West, Managing Director at Vale Southern Construction, commented:"We’re proud to have helped Thorngate Churcher Trust bring much-needed assisted living accommodation to the area. The development has been thoughtfully designed to provide high-quality homes that promote independent living."

This project builds on Thorngate Churcher Trust’s existing housing provision for older people, which includes 124 assisted living flats and a 44-bed care home.