Caddick wins £37m Riverside Sunderland contract
The construction arm of the firm will build the 165-home Farringdon Row on behalf of Placefirst, which gained approval for the scheme in January.
Comprising 67 townhouses and 98 apartments on a 4.5-acre clifftop site, the BTR development will be the second neighbourhood to be built as part of Sunderland Council’s 1,000-home city centre masterplan.
The plans were completed in collaboration with local architects ID Partnerships and development consultants IC Planning, sustainable engineering consultants Cundall, landscape architects LUC and mechanical and electrical engineering consultants TACE.
This will be the third BTR development Caddick will deliver for Placefirst, following the completion of Bolt Works in Halifax and Deansgate Gardens in Bolton.
Cllr Kevin Johnston, cabinet member for housing, business and regeneration at Sunderland City Council, said: “Farringdon Row is key to ensuring we achieve our goal of increasing the number of people living in Sunderland city centre by over 2,500 people over the course of the next decade, so it’s fantastic news that a contractor has been appointed to deliver the scheme.
“Both Caddick Construction and Placefirst have proven track records of building and delivering high-quality, built-to-rent urban housing developments, so we are excited to be partnering with them to transform this city centre site into a stunning new community that will have stunning views across the river and riverside park.
“It will help fill the gap for much-needed rental housing while also providing a major boost to the high street, bringing footfall from residents, and encouraging more businesses to relocate here.
“It is yet another huge milestone for Riverside Sunderland, a place that is now widely recognised as being among the UK’s most ambitious and exciting city centre regeneration projects.”
Steve Ford, regional managing director, Caddick Construction North East & Yorkshire, commented: “Following the successful delivery of Bolt Works and Deansgate Gardens, our appointment to Farringdon Row reflects the quality, trust and shared vision we’ve built together.
“We are privileged to play a role in the regeneration of Sunderland, creating high-quality homes and thriving communities for local people.”
Phil Jones, development director at Placefirst said: “Farringdon Row is an exciting addition to our growing portfolio and reflects our commitment to creating quality homes designed for long-term living in Sunderland.
“By working closely with Caddick Construction, we’re proud to be supporting Sunderland City Council’s ambitious Riverside regeneration plans and bringing new energy to the heart of the city’s waterfront.”
