AJC starts work on 24 ‘move on’ homes in Dorset

Construction company AJC Group has started work on a £3.5m construction contract for a Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council project in the Dorset coastal town of Poole to create 24 ‘move on’ homes for the homeless. The project, which will deliver a “purpose-designed” apartment building to create homes for residents who are currently homeless, is located on the site of the former Bourne Valley Community Centre at 56 Herbert Avenue. It is reported that the groundworks and infrastructure phase have already been completed on schedule, and that the group is scheduled to complete the construction and fit-out phase by August 2023. In addition, the project is being funded by the BCP Council and it will supposedly meet Passivhaus negligible energy demand principles to help reduce fuel poverty. The scheme has also been designed by Arcus Consulting, with technical drawings delivered by Christchurch-based ARC Architects. Three of the new homes will reportedly be wheelchair accessible and there will be 10 parking spaces, a bike store, and a communal garden available. David Cracklen, director of AJC Group, said: “This trailblazing development has been designed locally, it will be constructed by our local supply chain, and as soon as the new homes are handed over to BCP Council, they will be occupied by local people. “As a specialist in affordable housing, this eco-focused scheme is central to our core social values of building communities and delivering lasting change. We are very proud to be working in partnership with the BCP Council on a project that will make a real difference to local people and the local economy.” Cllr Karen Rampton, BCP Council portfolio holder for people and homes, added: “I am thrilled that this purpose-designed development will soon be coming out of the ground. To provide homes for families where they can be in the centre of a great community neighbourhood, with everything accessible, is fantastic and I just can't wait to see the end result.”

AJC starts work on 24 ‘move on’ homes in Dorset

The groundworks and infrastructure phase have already been completed on schedule, and that the group is scheduled to complete the construction and fit-out phase by August 2023

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