Willmott Dixon secures £18.5m second phase of Swindon housing scheme

Councillor Martyn continued, "It’s great to see work about to start on the next stage to create modern, efficient and well-developed homes for the future.

The new homes have been designed to reflect Swindon’s unique heritage and efforts have been made to incorporate the town’s railway history into the designs. The prominent gables of the apartments, for example, are based on the widths of the former engine sheds used to house, repair and maintain trains, whilst the building mass ensures dual aspect living so that they will be light and airy to live in once built.

Along with the housing, we’ve taken steps to ensure that the homes are as climate friendly as possible by using PV cells and triple glazing, as well as taking steps to ensure the local wildlife continues to thrive with the help of new bat boxes. I understand the importance of investing in our local communities and building good quality, affordable housing in Swindon is a top priority for this Council.”

Richard continued, "The project will provide much needed affordable housing within the town as well as providing a legacy to the proud railway heritage the town is renowned for.

The requirement for climate ready housing from Swindon Borough Council is welcomed and enables us to build on our own environmental objectives. Through our 2030 ‘Now or Never’ sustainability strategy, we have committed to ensure the buildings we deliver will be future-climate ready and optimise the health and wellbeing of the people living and working in them.”

Mark continued, "The collaborative relationship between Swindon Borough Council and Willmott Dixon to carefully design the houses will ensure that Swindon’s rich railway heritage is secured for future generations.

“We’re proud to be able to accelerate the Queens Drive housing development through our framework to provide 100 new affordable homes and support Swindon’s regeneration journey.”