PRE-construction works have started at Edward Henry Street in Rhyl as part of an ambitious regeneration programme to build new family homes.
In doing so, the houses which formed a 1929 sketch by the artist, LS Lowry, will be replaced.
The £3.89million project will see 33 of the existing flats be demolished and 13 three-bedroom affordable family homes constructed.
This project is a partnership between ClwydAlyn Housing Association, Denbighshire County Council, Welsh Government and NWPS Construction.
The new homes are part of the Targeted Regeneration Investment Programme (TRIP) Scheme for the redevelopment of the west end of Rhyl.
Of the new homes, five of them fall into the conservation area which will see the reconstruction of the facades to look the same as the existing properties in order to preserve the area’s rich heritage.
The expected completion date for the project is April 26, 2024.
Head of development and growth at ClwydAlyn, Penelope Storr, said: “This project builds on our commitment to beat poverty here in North Wales as well as bring much needed affordable accommodation to the local area.
“Rhyl is part of an exciting regeneration programme and we’re excited to part of its future with the Edward Henry Street scheme.
“These new homes will offer new, modern homes that will meet the needs of the local population and offer an alternative to the saturated flat style accommodation that’s currently in the area.”
The carbon-friendly homes will be developed to ensure that the properties are not only stylish and comfortable, but also fit for the future.
They are aimed to have a positive impact on reducing fuel poverty, as well as being much more environmentally conscious by minimising the energy demand and lowering carbon emissions.
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Rhyl-based firm, NWPS Construction Ltd, will be delivering the construction work, utilising their expertise in delivering construction projects across North Wales for more than 20 years.
These homes will be built to high energy-efficiency standards, with a timber framed structure and high levels of insulation, providing efficient low carbon homes.
This will ensure the minimum amount of energy is needed to keep the homes warm, reducing energy costs, whilst providing a much greener and cleaner way of living.
Brian Madden, construction manager at NWPS, added: “NWPS looks forward to working closely again with ClwydAlyn to deliver this project on time, within budget and maintaining our high quality build that ClwydAlyn expects.
“We’re also pleased to be working within the community where we are based, to be able to offer job security to numerous local trade persons and suppliers and to give much needed affordable housing for the local area.”
Cllr Rhys Thomas, lead member for housing and communities at Denbighshire County Council, added: “It is great to see the start of work on these new homes at Edward Henry Street as the Rhyl regeneration work continues.
“The council is proud to support this project that will provide modern much needed carbon friendly properties to families.
“These homes will also have great energy efficiency in times of rising fuel costs.
“I would like to thank everyone who has worked hard to move this fantastic housing project forward.”
This scheme is part of ClwydAlyn's development programme to deliver further 1,500 new homes in North Wales by 2025 at an investment of £250m, bringing the total number of homes in management to more than 7,500.
One resident told the Journal of their disappointment that the demolition will mark the loss of part of Rhyl’s history.
The resident said: “I think it’s a shame that Rhyl is losing more historic buildings.
“After losing the pavilion, the beautiful Queen’s Buildings, theatres, the Royal Floral Hall and the pier, history is being lost, sadly.”
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