Work on 50 brand new apartments for the over 55s including three neighbourhood apartments are now underway at in South Manchester.
Situated at the site of the old Chorlton Leisure Centre (known locally as Chorlton Baths) which has been closed since 2015, this much-anticipated scheme will provide 47 social rent apartments, a mix of 1 and 2 bed, for the over 55’s, with 3 additional neighbourhood apartments (an initiative to help those needing support and adapted accommodation following a hospital stay move out of hospital and back into the community more quickly before returning to their home) being leased to Manchester City Council.
The apartments will be offered at social rent. These homes will support Manchester City Council’s ambitious housing strategy target to help deliver at least 10,000 Council, social and genuinely affordable homes up to 2032.
Just over £14m will be invested into this particular scheme through a mix of funding from Homes England, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Manchester City Council and MSV Housing.
Demolition of the old Chorlton Leisure Centre is well under way and the site is being cleared so that work can progress on the development situated on Manchester Road. A few architectural stones, some old tiles and other original features have been salvaged which will be sympathetically incorporated into the new design.
The scheme will adhere to the HAPPI (Housing Our Ageing Population Panel) principles. Two adjoining blocks will be built, with a central lift, making mobility for residents much easier, whilst prioritising space, flexibility, and wellbeing and catering for residents’ evolving needs over time.
There will be a community space and a residents’ lounge with the emphasis of the scheme being on maximising the excellent public transport links locally and reducing car usage.
The community space, which will be available to rent by local groups to hold meetings, workshops etc, will bring the neighbouring community and residents together, creating a cohesive and welcoming space.
Working with Manchester City Council, Caddick Construction and Manchester architects Buttress and Simon Fenton Partnerships, the MSV development is scheduled for completion in 2026.
