A new social housing and retail scheme in the centre of Neath has been completed by contractor J.G. Hale Construction.
The project, on behalf of housing association Coastal Housing, has delivered 12 new apartments and five ground floor retail units.
The £2.2m scheme has been part-financed by a £1m social housing grant from Welsh Government. It has been built on the site of former small car park site.
The development is part of a wider regeneration scheme being undertaken by Neath Port Talbot Council. Phase one has now been completed and includes a new multi-storey carpark and Wilkinson store opposite the new town centre development. The next phase will make use of the adjoining land and will include a retail park and leisure centre.
David Harrhy, managing director at J.G Hale Construction, said: “We are delighted to be able to hand over this new development to our much-valued client Coastal Housing. The development is aimed at providing housing for those in the community at most need, as well as encouraging and giving opportunities to small local businesses within the city centre.
“In addition to providing housing and retail space for the local community, the development also provided a number of social benefits for local groups and organisations, which we are very proud to have contributed to. Everyone here at J.G. Hale Construction wholeheartedly back Coastal in all their social aims and look forward to working with them again on our next project together.”
Kelly Tomas, executive director of growth and new business at Coastal Housing Group, said: "“We’re really pleased to be bringing a mix of high-quality homes and retail to Neath town centre. Schemes like this can have a huge impact on an area but are only possible thanks to Welsh Government funding and the cooperation of local authorities.
"These new apartments have easy access to all that Neath already offers, whilst the retail units will encourage new businesses into the area.”
