Mar 20 2007
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council and its partner Knowsley Housing Trust have awarded Miller Regeneration with the £45m mixed tenure contract to transform the Tower Hill estate in Knowsley, Merseyside.
Phase one of the development will see the provision of 300 new homes. 30 of these properties will be built on behalf of Knowsley Housing Trust.
The project will contribute to the long term sustainable change of Tower Hill. The proposals include the creation of tree lined boulevards and an urban park, which will include facilities for a wide range of young people, a new boxing club will provide a focal point for the local sporting activities.
Mike Lewis, managing director of Miller Regeneration, said: "We are very excited about our latest success. Tower Hill is an important project in which we are proud to be involved. It is one of a number of exciting projects which will continue the regeneration of Kirkby.
"There will be extensive work carried out in consultation with the local community to ensure that we take this project in the right direction for the people of Tower Hill. Any possible relocation of residents, decisions on sitting and layout and employment opportunities will be key issues for discussion."
Suggestions from residents attending an initial consultation in January included the provision of allotments and extra facilities for children and teenagers, such as a skate park. The majority of attendees also showed positive support for the idea of improved public transport and a mix of housing, including private, shared ownership and social housing.
Councillor Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council, said: "Transforming Tower Hill is a far reaching, long term improvement project which will have a positive effect on every aspect of life in Tower Hill. We are working with partners such as the Primary Care Trust and KHT and now Miller Regeneration, to deliver this vision but we are also keen to see as many residents as possible having their input. It was great, to see that some of the residents have already been able to make some really positive suggestions about plans for the area's future."