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Rowner's Alver Village wins its first award
23rd January 2012
The Rowner Renewal Partnership is celebrating its first award success after the Alver Village development received a prestigious LABC Building Excellence Award.
Taylor Wimpey was highly commended in the category for 'Developer of the Year 51+ Units', after a judging panel of industry experts recognised the house builders' high standards in quality of design and build for its development in Rowner, Gosport.
Sarah Pasco, regional sales director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, comments: "It's a real honour to receive this award and we're absolutely thrilled that Alver Village has received this recognition. The stunning range of award-winning homes on offer replicates the quality and design that Taylor Wimpey is renowned for and it is hardly surprising that Alver Village has been so popular. In fact the interest and sales shown for Rowner is outstripping our other sales sites in the region."
Alver Village is the marketing name for the first phase of the Rowner Renewal regeneration. The Rowner Renewal Partnership (whose members include First Wessex, Gosport Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Homes and Communities Agency and Taylor Wimpey) was formed in 2007 and has worked closely to ensure the transformation of the centre of Rowner. It is a multi-phased redevelopment and work is expected to be complete in 2017.
A similar success story is shown by First Wessex for their shared ownership homes and apartments within Alver Village. Nadine Bates, Senior Sales and Marketing Coordinator says: "We have a small number of shared ownership apartments in Alver Village and have already sold half of these with our residents now settled in. The remaining eight units have been marketed and we are very pleased with the interest shown in Rowner."
The new community now includes First Wessex rental residents, shared ownership residents and private sales. There will be 200 new homes there as early as this summer. Taylor Wimpey currently has available one and two bedroom apartments from £90,000 and a range of three and four bedroom houses with prices starting from just £167,000. For further information about Alver Village visit the development, call 0845 688 1744 or log onto www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/alver
Rowner Renewal's regeneration continues as work on the second very important phase has already begun. This includes new apartments, a residential tower, and the Tesco supermarket and smaller retail units which will bring much needed jobs as well as new homes to the area.
Simon Petar Corporate and Legal Affairs at Tesco says:
"Together with the local Job Centre Plus, we are delighted that we will be offering employment opportunities to the local people of Rowner and the surrounding areas."
The new store is set to open its doors in Spring 2013.
Rowner Renewal Partnership spokesperson Hazel Warwick, Deputy Chief Executive for First Wessex says:
"These are truly exciting times for Rowner. We are witnessing something very special in its transformation. We are all absolutely delighted at the interest shown across the region for our new homes. This year is an important milestone as the Partnership will be able to deliver its promise of many new jobs to the area not just new homes."
For further information about the Rowner Renewal project please visit www.rownerrenewal.com
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Media contact: Judi Ammari at Harvest Marketing Communications
023 9244 9655 or 07960 888494 or judi.ammari@harvestpr.co.uk
NOTE TO EDITORS
The Rowner Renewal Partnership is made up of five members: First Wessex, Gosport Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Homes and Communities Agency and Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd. It launched the regeneration project in October 2007 and has sensitively engaged with residents and community groups throughout the past four years. It represents an opportunity to change for the better the quality of life of the Rowner community.
Number of new homes proposed – around 700Number of old homes to be demolished – 507Number of affordable homes available on new estate – around 35% Provision of local jobs and a central area incorporating the Tesco supermarket, smaller retail units and a community square large enough to accommodate the Carnival and other community events
First Wessex is a respected local association with a strong track record of success in community development and regeneration. First Wessex manages 1400 homes in Gosport of mixed tenure for rent and shared ownership. It has a significant stake in Rowner and is a well respected landlord, well placed to manage the outcomes of the regeneration.
Gosport Borough Council is the accountable body for the citizens of Gosport and speaks on behalf of the whole community. The redevelopment of the Rowner Village is a significant priority for the Council. They wish to work closely with their residents to ensure that within Rowner a cohesive and sustainable community is maintained. The Council has long supported community development and projects in Rowner and has assembled the team to get things done.
Hampshire County Council has played a key leadership role in facilitating the Partnership. It has committed specialist project management and financial support and secured the political will, at regional and national levels, for the regeneration of Rowner. It is the accountable body for the citizens of Hampshire and takes the strategic view for long term benefit. On the project their responsibilities include issues affecting roads, transport and regeneration.
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is the single, national housing and regeneration delivery agency for England. Our vision is to create opportunity for people to live in homes they can afford in places they want to live, by enabling local authorities and communities to deliver the ambition they have for their own areas. For more information visit www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/newsevent
Taylor Wimpey UK is a part of Taylor Wimpey plc. As well as operating in the UK, Taylor Wimpey plc builds homes in Spain and Gibraltar. It aims to be the homebuilder of choice for customers, employees, shareholders and for the communities in which it operates. Taylor Wimpey builds a range of properties across the UK, from one bedroom apartments and starter homes up to large detached family houses. For further information please visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/alver
