Three cheers for Peacehaven: new energy-saving homes have been delivered
Yesterday a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to mark the completion of 40 new sustainable properties in East Sussex.
The site has been completed by a partnership between leading social housing provider Stonewater and Boutique Modern, the UK’s first modular construction company to gain B Corp certification, a standard that outlines organisations have achieved high sustainable and environmental excellence, with support from Lewes District Council.
Members of the design and construction team, who successfully delivered 40 energy efficient modular homes for affordable rent, joined Stonewater to commemorate the completion of the site, which has brought significant benefits to the local economy including more than £3.5m being spent with local businesses, suppliers and subcontractors within the district and the creation of 14 new, full-time construction roles.
Of the 40 new homes, nine are in the form of one and two-bedroom flats and 31 are two and three-bedroom houses.
As well as being energy efficient, thus helping residents to save money and assist with the current climate crisis, the homes have been built near a sculpture, which was created by local artist Rich Dean, that contains 1,000 stainless steel poppies. It was created in memory of those involved in the first world war, at which time Peacehaven had strong connections with the armed forces.
Speaking about the new homes development, Naomi Mooney, development manager for Stonewater, said: ‘We’re incredibly proud of this development and the opportunity it has given us to provide a high number of wonderful homes for customers while reducing the impact on the environment of constructing much needed new affordable homes.
‘It’s wonderful to see the site complete, with our poppy sculpture providing a lovely focal point, and to know that not only are customers benefitting from warm, high-quality homes but that they are already seeing a reduction in energy bills too.’
Image: Stonewater
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