First householders move into to new £31M estate

The first householders have moved into to new £31million flagship 205 home estate in Blackburn.

Keepmoat Homes Water’s Edge housing development is on 16.6 acres of land bounded by Haslingden Road and Fishmoor Reservoir near the M65 Junction 5.

This first phase of the scheme consists of 168 houses and 37 apartments for affordable rent from Great Places Housing Association which will initially be advertised to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust staff.

Twenty houses will also be available for shared ownership with Plumlife Homes.

Senior representatives from Keepmoat, Blackburn with Darwen Council including leader Cllr Phil Riley and growth boss Cllr Quesir Mahmood, Great Places and Plumlife Homes celebrated the progress at the site.

Land and Partnerships  Director at Keepmoat North West, Katie Dean said: “We’re delighted to see the development at Water’s Edge reach this very important milestone.

“It’s fantastic to witness the progress being made on site, people moving in, and the landscape changing, showing the potential this site has to offer to future residents.

 “With its proximity to the town centre, excellent transport links, and access to both independent stores and larger supermarkets, as well as leisure facilities like skating rinks and cinemas, Water’s Edge continues to offer an exciting and well-connected place to live.”

The development includes measures to enhance biodiversity including tree planting and a wildflower ‘corridor’ linking ecological habitats.

New play areas and footpath links with Fishmoor Reservoir will also be created to support healthier routines through walking and opportunities to spend more time outdoors.