Keepmoat and Network Rail partner on disused railway yard
The developer is building 143 homes on the 10.5-acre brownfield site, which once formed part of Network Rail’s storage infrastructure.
Named Heaton Quarter, the £37m scheme’s housing mix will include seven affordable rent homes via Bernicia Housing, and a further 41 homes will provide rent to buy options in partnership with Karbon Homes.
Work on site started last year.
Ian Worgan, regional managing director at Keepmoat, North East, said: “It’s extremely rewarding to witness new life being breathed into the area. We’re proud to play our part in building neighbourhoods for local people to enjoy now and in the future.”
Robin Dobson, group property director for Network Rail Property, said: “Creating successful partnerships, like the one we have with Keepmoat is a vital way of local communities benefiting from our underused railway land.”
