Equans leading carbon-friendly Sunderland housing development

Leading energy, services and regeneration specialist Equans has partnered with North East housing association Gentoo on the delivery of 71 sustainable homes in Sunderland.

The Wellspring Park scheme will see the 71 two, three, and four-bedroom houses – and two-bedroom bungalows fitted with the latest carbon reducing technology, reducing the environmental impact of the development and providing more efficient ways for residents to heat their homes.

Each property will be fitted with an Air Source Heat Pump to provide heating and hot water, as well as smart meters, full fill cavity wall insulation and electric vehicle chargers which will help reduce the carbon footprint of future residents.

The project is expected to complete in January 2024, with the homes giving Sunderland residents more options to move up or down the property ladder into properties available for affordable rent and shared ownership when they launch on the market in March 2023.

Louise Buckton, new build director at Equans, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Gentoo to deliver the high-quality Wellspring Park development. As well as giving Sunderland residents more housing options, utilising modern carbon reduction technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, cavity wall insulation and EV charging points will help them reduce their carbon footprint.”

Joanne Gordon, development director at Gentoo Group said: “Gentoo is committed to addressing the affordable homes shortage in Sunderland through the supply of new high quality and energy efficient housing, delivering a range of tenures including affordable rent and Shared Ownership.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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