Willohaus tops out at £2.5bn Crescent Salford
Eric Wright Construction has reached the highest point of Salix Homes’ six-storey development of 100 affordable Passivhaus-certified homes off Peru Street.
The Willohaus and Salix scheme forms part of the first phase of Adelphi Village – the wider 700-home project – constituting part of the £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan being delivered by ECF and the council.
Willohaus’ homes will reduce energy bills by up to 90% compared to traditional housing, and the 100 homes will offer sustainable, affordable solutions to rising energy costs according to ECF.
They are classed as Passivhaus-Classic under the rating system for the low energy homes system.
The scheme off Peru Street comprises one- and two-bedroomed apartments each with Juliet balconies.
Simon Hourihan, project director, ECF, said: “Working as a partnership, we’re on the way to delivering the first of many affordable, environmentally friendly apartments to the city of Salford.
“The topping out of Willohaus represents a significant milestone as the first residential project within the Crescent Salford masterplan to reach this stage, and the homes will offer local residents an enhanced standard of living, with reduced energy bills, better air quality, and increased comfort.
He continued: “By incorporating innovative design and Passivhaus building practices, we aim to create places that not only meet the needs of the city but also contribute to a healthier environment.
“This commitment to sustainability reduces utility costs but also promotes responsible regeneration that has a lasting impact on the community, as well as helping Salford achieve its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2038.”
John Harnett, managing director, Eric Wright Construction, added: “Our organisation has an enviable record of delivering high-quality affordable homes across the North West.
“This latest Passivhaus residential development follows on from our successful delivery of Greenhaus, a nine-storey Passivhaus certified development, and we’re proud to again be working with our valued clients, ECF and Salix Homes.”
Salix Homes secured grant funding for the development from Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, alongside its own investment.
ECF wants to build more Passivhaus homes on Cleminson Street, known as Farmer Norton. Plans have been submitted for 42 three-bedroom homes, forming the second phase of Adelphi Village.
Subject to approval, work on the project could start by summer this year.
