The Winters family pictured with Sean Gallagher from Apex on the day they received the keys to their new home in Craigmore View.
Families ‘delighted’ with new homes in Newry
Nearly 100 families have now received the keys to their new homes in a housing development in Newry. Craigmore View, which is currently being developed by Apex Housing Association (Apex), will see a total of 255 homes completed by 2025.
Lisa and Richard Winters recently moved into their three-bedroom house in Craigmore View. Lisa says the spacious layout is ideal for her four sons, while also providing her husband with greater independence:
Richard has MS and uses a wheelchair occasionally. He now has the space to move through our home, giving him so much more independence. In our last house, we were living on top of one another. Now we have space for us to enjoy as a family. We’re delighted to be here.
Sheena McCallion, Chief Executive of Apex, commented:
As we near the completion of the 100th home at Craigmore View, it’s important to acknowledge the very positive impact these new social homes are having on the lives of individuals and families. It is also crucial going forward, that the cuts to funding for the provision of social housing are reversed, if we are to address the substantial and increasing demand for social housing throughout Northern Ireland.
Craigmore View is a £35.7million development, supported by £19.7million Housing Association Grant funding from the Department for Communities and £16million of private finance provided by Apex.
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