Work starts on new homes for former rough sleepers in Thetford
Five new properties are being build on a former school car park
Last updated 28th Jul 2022
Work on a £900,000 project to provide homes to former rough sleepers in Thetford is underway.
Five new affordable homes are being built on a former school car park in Elm Road by Broadland Housing, on behalf of Breckland Council.
Funding for the housing has come from the local council and Homes England.
Future tenants will be people who've previously struggled with homelessness but are now trying to get back on their feet.
They'll be supported by the Access Community Trust
Councillor Gordon Bambridge, who is responsible for housing matters at Breckland Council, said: "I am delighted to see building work starting on this new partnership project within Breckland, aimed at supporting former homeless residents who need support to get back into long term accommodation.
"These new low embodied carbon buildings will complement the fantastic work already taking place at Elm House in Thetford, which is supporting local people in need of emergency accommodation.
Braodland Housing Association Michael Newry added: "This project is a great example of what can be achieved when organisations such as Breckland Council and Broadland Housing work together in partnership to tackle the problem of homelessness."
"These much-needed energy-efficient homes will be built to the high quality standards we have for all our homes. By bringing back into use a piece of surplus land, we can ensure that more people leave the streets and can have a home to call their own."