Principal Contractor, Falcon Fox Developments, has announced that groundworks have commenced at the site of the flagship Vaux Housing development in Sunderland.
Led by Sunderland City Council and Siglion Developments LLP, the scheme forms part of the Riverside Sunderland regeneration programme delivered in collaboration with public and private sector partners.
The Vaux Housing scheme is a new residential neighbourhood within Riverside Sunderland, delivering high-quality homes as part of the wider regeneration of the former Vaux brewery site.
Falcon Fox Developments is a North East-based company delivering construction and civil engineering projects across the region, with a strong focus on regeneration, residential development and social value-led delivery. The business works closely with public and private sector clients and supply chain partners to support sustainable development and maximise local economic benefit through employment and procurement opportunities.
The company is delivering the residential-led phase of the Vaux scheme, which comprises two landmark apartment blocks, alongside residential clusters of high-density housing and maisonettes.
The apartment blocks consist of 41 apartments and 2 commercial units. 52 new homes complete the scheme, delivering a total of 93 sustainable homes across the wider development.
The development has been designed with a strong focus on sustainability and long-term energy performance. Low-carbon technologies include photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems.
Groundworks commenced in the summer to prepare the foundations and drainage for the 93 homes and is nearing completion in readiness for the new timber frames of the houses to be installed from September.
Duncan Bowman, director at Falcon Fox Developments, said: “It is exciting to see the rapidly changing skyline that is emerging across Sunderland and the transformational impact it will have on the city and its future. Clearly, the commencement of groundworks at the Vaux Housing Development, will soon mean another important part of the overall regeneration will be in place and Falcon Fox is very honoured to be delivering this project.”