The principal contractor appointed to construct residential and elderly apartment properties on the old Ashington Hospital site has gone to Gentoo Construction.


The site in Northumberland’s Ashitngton, which has been undeveloped for over 10 years, 40 sheltered living apartment building with communal living facilities and 26 sheltered living bungalows, complete with road and car parking infrastructure, private gardens and soft landscaping.


Allan Thompson, managing director of Gentoo Construction said: “We are delighted to be working with Bernicia again on a project that is a significant development for the Ashington community.


"We look forward to being a part of this regeneration project and will work with Bernicia to maximise the supply chain opportunities in this area.”


Bernicia is the developer responsible for the project, their Group Chief Executive said: “Bernicia has developed plans for this site with our partners, Northumberland County Council and the Homes and Communities Agency and we are delighted to be delivering this much needed high quality accommodation whilst also contributing to the regeneration of Ashington town centre.


“This investment highlights our continued commitment to regenerating areas of the North East with quality homes and services that make a real difference to local people and we look forward to working with Gentoo on this project.”


This development is part of a bigger £13m investment which will see a broad regeneration of the whole area of Ashington and comes only a week afte Northhumberland County Council announced their move to Ashington.