Abbey Wood: New Housing Development Nears Completion

by our Staff in Woolwich

A new housing development in Abbey Wood is a step closer to being completely rebuilt and opened by Christmas after Council officials visited the development to witness the final stages of completion.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has created a new development of  6 2-bed flats each with one fully accessible double bedroom and one twin room. As well as one general needs 1-bed flat.

The new development was built on an existing unused garage building.

The new development is designed for both able-bodied people and those with disabilities. The scheme is all part of the council’s housing plans for older people, which include upgrading sheltered schemes and developing new ‘senior living’ homes that provide modern, purpose-built accommodation.

The new four-storey building was visited on Tuesday (September 15) by Royal Borough of Greenwich Cabinet member for Housing Councillor Chris Kirby (top).

Councillor Kirby said: “This new scheme will help provide attractive, modern homes for older people, and give some the opportunity to move out of larger council properties, meaning they will save on heating and fuel costs."

“Many people are living in homes that are too large for their needs. This new development is providing specialist homes that meet the needs of the residents as they change over time. Priority is given to residents who are currently under-occupying, which in turn created an opportunity to free up larger homes for families in need.”