Second phase of new homes on old school site completed
Ail gam datblygiad cartrefi newydd ar hen safle ysgol wedi’i gwblhau
The second phase of new residential properties have been completed in Johnston.
Pembrokeshire County Council is celebrating the full completion of the Old School Lane development, built by WG Griffiths, an important milestone for the Local Authority.
The first phase of the housing development was completed late last year – the first Council houses to be built in 25 years - and there will soon be more residents moving in.
Built on the former Johnston School site the development includes Community Benefits such as a donation of books to the current Johnston Community Primary School.
Acting Headteacher Mr Ross Williams said: A big thank you to Pembrokeshire County Council who have helped us to continue to develop our Unique Core Book Offer; where pupils read high quality texts mapped across each year group.”
Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Michelle Bateman said: “Increasing our supply of general, supported living and adapted properties is key to our Housing Development Programme.
“These new homes will be fantastic for those new tenants moving in and having developed a local lettings policy in conjunction with Johnston Community Council we will see local people being able to live in their home community again.”
The development consists of 33 new homes that include a mix of one to five bedroom properties.
The properties are built to meet high energy efficiency levels to help keep running costs down and designed for greater future accessibility flexibility, creating a ‘home for life’.
This includes ground floor wet rooms in all properties along with low threshold doorways.
Outside the development has permeable block paving, helping to reduce the strain on the existing drainage system and improve the way surface water can drain away.
PICTURE: Acting Headteacher Ross Williams and pupils at Johnston CP School receive book donations from the Community Benefits scheme.