The old Grove Primary School site in North Belfast is to be transformed with the building of a new housing development.
A nod was given to the fact the 30 homes will be built on the site of Kenneth Branagh’s old school as the plans were unveiled by Grove Community Housing Association at the Movie House Cinema at City Side Belfast.
The school featured in the director’s Oscar winning film ‘Belfast’.
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Guests at the launch included tenants and staff from Grove Community Housing Association, representatives from Choice Housing Ireland Ltd and Hall Black Douglas Architects.
Grove Community Housing Association Chair Brian Dunn briefed the audience on the plans as well as showing them a ‘3D flythrough’ of the proposed development.
Mr Dunn said: “We are delighted at the turnout and interest to Grove Community Housing Association’s community consultation event on our proposed new housing scheme. The plans to deliver 30 new homes to the Grove community in North Belfast will alleviate many in housing stress. It will also greatly enhance the area both physically and socially.”
Speaking at the launch Agnes Crawford, Chief Executive of Grove Community Housing Association, added: “The Association hopes that this project is the beginning of much needed regeneration in lower North Belfast. We welcome further opportunities to address urgent need within communities, in particular, addressing fuel poverty through the provision of highly efficient homes.
“We acknowledge and thank the many agencies and partners that will be involved to make the proposed scheme a success.”
After the launch guests were treated to a special screening of Belfast.
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