The Coppice, Bicton
Project: The Coppice
Employer: Wrekin Housing Trust
Location: Bicton near Shrewsbury
Value: £9.2m
Programme: 96 weeks
Works Description: The Coppice development is a design and construction contract for a new extra care retirement village of 85 one and two bedroom extra care apartments for over 55’s.The scheme caters for a range of care needs, offering self-contained apartments finished to Cruden Construction’s renowned high standards.
Built in a rural location on a site that presented several challenges, including being devoid of any services infrastructure; power, water, gas and mains drainage. The completed development offers its residents a range of facilities, including a restaurant and cafe, residents lounge, hairdressing salon, shop kiosk, games room, laundry, pamper and assisted bathrooms as well as landscaped gardens and on-site parking.
Group Delivery Company: Cruden Construction Ltd