Penrhos Polish Village: Progress at Gwynedd housing project
All new homes on the site will feature air source heat pumps, solar panels and will be built using 'modern methods of construction', incorporating as many natural and sustainable materials as possible.
Once complete, these new properties will be prioritised to current residents who already live at Penrhos Polish Village and people with low to medium care and support needs.
With scheduled pre-commencement works now complete, emphasis at the site is on the first phase of construction.
This development is separate, but closely connected, to plans by Cyngor Gwynedd and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to develop a new nursing and residential home at Penrhos.
The aim is for the new Penyberth home to be able to accommodate 32 residential dementia beds as well as 24 nursing beds, of which a large proportion would be prioritised for nursing dementia care.
The Polish and Welsh heritage at the site will be preserved, meanwhile.
CADW has carried out an assessment of the site; making the decision that the Freedom Cross will be listed as a structure of historical and cultural interest, so that it can be protected for future generations.
The church and walled gardens will also be safeguarded.
Cllr Paul Rowlinson, Gwynedd's cabinet member for housing and property, said: "I'm pleased to welcome the significant progress being made as this Pen Llŷn housing development enters its next phase.
'Addressing the housing crisis remains a key priority for Cyngor Gwynedd - especially in areas like this, where a very large percentage of local people are priced out of the market.
'Through strong partnerships with housing associations such as ClwydAlyn, we are working together to deliver more high-quality, affordable homes for communities across the county."
Dylan Davies, senior development project manager at ClwydAlyn, said: 'As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality homes, we believe it's essential that all our partners play an active role in supporting our communities.
'This shared responsibility can take many forms and is guided by our ambition to end poverty in Wales.
'Whether that is by creating opportunities for employment, tackling loneliness, supporting residents with fuel costs or improving access to nutritious foods; all these efforts can help our communities to thrive.'
Owain Williams, joint managing director of Williams Homes (Bala), said: 'Williams Homes is pleased to be working with ClwydAlyn and Welsh Government to deliver this exciting project.
'Developing new energy efficient homes to replace the existing outdated housing stock whilst being sensitive to the history of the former Polish Village and the current residents.
'The development will create over 20 jobs for local people and contribute to the local economy for the duration of the construction period.'
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