The contract will see Anwyl deliver a new 97-apartment extra care housing scheme.

The development has been awarded on the new JV North framework – a consortium of social housing associations across the North of England.

Anwyl was one of just 12 successful applicants out of 30 construction companies which applied to be part of the latest JV North framework.

The framework aims to build £335m of affordable homes over the next four years.

Bill Lacey, development director at Torus Housing Group, said: “The Harpers Road development is part of an ambitious programme to deliver much-needed affordable housing, across the North West, for first-time buyers, growing families and those in later life.

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“Our specialist housing for over 55s is sensitively planned and designed, creating communities where older people can enjoy sociable, fulfilling and healthy lives.

“The facilities at Harpers Road, including the bistro, hairdressing salon and bowling green, will be available for residents in the wider community to enjoy too.”

Paddock Johnson Architects designed the four-storey apartment blocks for over 55s.

The development will comprise a mix of one- and two-bed flats available for affordable rent and shared ownership.

“The designs will breathe new life into the site at the same time as creating much-needed housing for elderly residents, while local people will benefit from the investment and the regeneration of the site,” said Brent Davies, pre-construction manager at Anwyl.

 “This scheme underpins Anwyl Group’s expansion into the North West following our appointment on the JV North framework.”