New homes to be built on former Counthill School site

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Former Counthill School

A development made up of 50 detached, 10 semi-detached, 38 four bedroom and 22 three bedroom homes is to be built on the former Counthill School site.

The construction of high-quality new homes in what is an attractive location is set to start on-site early in 2018. 

Redrow Homes, one of the UK’s largest house builders, has been chosen to redevelop the site.

Steve Greenhalgh, managing director of Redrow Homes (Lancashire), said: “We are looking forward to bringing our Heritage Collection homes to Oldham once again, following on from our highly successful Meadow View development.

“As well as providing much needed, high quality new homes in a fantastic location, the new development will also bring significant community and economic benefits. These include a raft of new apprenticeships as well as work for local subcontractors and suppliers. We are keen to begin construction early next year.”

Redrow will also provide highway improvements to Haven Lane and Counthill Road as well as parking for users of the sports hall at nearby Waterhead Academy.

Councillor Jean Stretton, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “We are committed to making the borough a place where people want to live, work and do business in so we are delighted Redrow Homes share our vision and are on board as our development partner.

“The firm is one of the biggest house builders in the country and over the years it has produced high quality and sustainable homes at sites across the UK.

“These principles match our hopes of creating a flagship neighbourhood in a location where people will be attracted to live.

“As part of their bid Redrow Homes committed to creating apprenticeship positions and using local suppliers and subcontractors, so as our construction partner, they will be helping the local economy grow.”