Construction firm GRAHAM has marked a key milestone in the Lakes Estate Renewal Project, as the first council tenants moved into their new homes in Milton Keynes.
Awarded through the Pagabo Major Works Framework, the two-stage design and build contract represents one of the city’s first large-scale regeneration schemes. The project aims to revitalise the Lakes Estate by providing new housing, improved amenities and healthier living conditions.
The latest milestone includes the completion of six homes at Burnmoor Close and 16 properties at A3, together with soft and hard landscaping, parking and electric vehicle charging points. In total, the scheme will deliver 183 high-quality, energy-efficient council homes alongside a new park and commercial spaces.
The development has been shaped through years of engagement with local residents, whose input has helped to guide the plans. Earlier phases have already delivered a play park and improvements to shared courtyards.
Cllr Ed Hume, Cabinet Member for Housing at Milton Keynes City Council, said: “We’re really pleased with how the project is shaping up. It’s fantastic for the residents who now have a good new home where they can settle and get on in life. This is an incredibly proud moment for the whole community. These new homes will make a real difference, providing families with high-quality housing which will help them in so many ways. We look forward to welcoming more families into their new homes as they become available.”
Pat O’Hare, Regional Director at GRAHAM, added: “The handover of phases one and two at The Lakes Estate marks an important milestone in the development, and we are delighted to see the first new residents settling into their homes. With the next phase progressing well, we are excited to continue building momentum and look forward to handing over more homes later this year.”
The Lakes Estate Renewal Project continues to progress, with more families set to move into their new homes as construction advances through the next phases.
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