A ongoing partnership with Wigan Council has helped Doncaster developer Keepmoat to create almost 170 new homes with housing association Jigsaw Homes, and trained almost 20 people in a relevant trade role.
The company is helping transform acres of brownfield land, supporting thousands of young people, and has invested more than £9,000 in community donations supporting social value activities.
Most recently, it invested £23.4m to transform an abandoned brownfield site in Worsley Mesnes to create 169 new homes to form ‘The Seasons’. During the project, the team facilitated 23 weeks of work experience placements resulting in full time employment.
The company also helped to create 11 apprenticeships and delivered construction career events and talks to over a thousand young people, offering advice and guidance helping them choose their next steps.
Councillor Susan Gambles, cabinet portfolio holder for housing and welfare at Wigan Council, said: “Keepmoat has been incredible in how they have worked with and for the community during this build which I am delighted about, as supporting communities and creating opportunities is a key priority for the Council.
“As Keepmoat are working in partnership with us to build much-needed homes in our borough, they have also created opportunities for local people; providing work experience and apprenticeships, attending careers fairs and much more. I’d like to recognise their commitment to the people living in Worsley Mesnes in changing the landscape, and by strengthening the community, it has been a real pleasure working with them and I can’t wait to see what they do next.”
