Professional services for public sector clients is an area of our work which brings its own particular challenges and rewards. Accountability, value for money and sensitivity to the needs of local communities and residents are some of the ways in which we strive to provide the best possible service to this sector. As a result of this approach we have developed long term relationships with a number of Housing Associations and work extensively with local and other public authorities. In particular we have been chosen as Framework Consultants for both Mole Valley District Council and Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.
A selection of some current and recent projects are illustrated below. If you would like further information on any of the illustrated projects or details of other work we have undertaken in this sector please contact us.
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Sustainable Housing Scheme, Sompting, West Sussex
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A pioneering scheme for eleven sustainable homes constructed using a mix of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) and timber frame for Southern Housing Group. The project achieved an "Excellent" eco-homes rating by careful design and specification at an affordable cost. The scheme was also noteworthy for having very low levels of post-completion defects.
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Bellmaker Phase 2, St Paul's Way, Bow, East London
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This second phase of the Bellmaker Development for Origin Group adds a further 28 one and two bedroom flats to the original scheme completed in the late 1990s. A confined site adjacent to a busy road and in close proximity to a school and the phase one flats has brought its own challenges. The works were undertaken during 2007 and handed over in March 2008.
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Residential Apartments, Orchard Way, East Grinstead
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The use of contemporary materials for the external fabric combined with attractive elevations results in a distinctive project for Saxon Weald Homes. Designed by Portsmouth based architects RBA the scheme will provide 20 two bedroom apartments and 2 one bedroom disabled units in a block of between three and six storeys. The project is expected to commence on site in spring 2008 and be completed by summer 2009.
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Bull Hill Car Park, Leatherhead, Surrey
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A large vacant plot near the centre of town and adjacent to the railway station provided an opportunity for Mole Valley District Council to provide some much needed additional car parking. The scheme covered an area of 3250 sq m and included 90 new car spaces, improved access route, relocated recycling facilities, resurfacing the existing adjacent car park and extensive hard and soft landscaping.
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The Comptons, Horsham, West Sussex
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This project for Southern Housing Group comprised the construction of 12 two bedroom apartments in a three-storey block in the attractive setting of a former mansion house. The project forms part of a larger private development of apartments and town houses in a quiet setting with high levels of security.
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Tivoli House, Gravesend, Kent
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Originally constructed as a hotel and dating back to 1836 Tivoli House has been put to a variety of different uses over time including a Jewish academy and an auction house. Our involvement included obtaining listed building consent and the detailed design to convert this historic building into 1 three-bedroom, 5 two-bedroom and 4 one-bedroom flats for Town and Country Housing group.
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Housing Development, Monks Farm, Lancing, West Sussex
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This brownfield site had formerly been occupied by a council maintenance depot and prior to that a sewage works. Not surprisingly decontamination of the site was a major challenge particularly as the site is bounded on one side by an open stream. The scheme, which has handed over in March 2008 provides seven two-bedroom houses, two three bedroom houses and a disabled bungalow for rent by Southern Housing Group.
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Keyworker Accommodation, Walthamstow, East London
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A new build project completed in 2006 for Teachers' Housing Association providing 10 two bedroom flats and 4 one bedroom wheelchair units for rent to keyworkers, particularly those involved with education.
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Major repairs, maintenance and improvement works
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Grove Millican have a long and successful track record in undertaking repair, maintenance and improvement works for public sector clients. Our regular workload includes cyclical redecorations, window renewals, kitchen and bathroom works, heating upgrades and roof replacement schemes. These projects are often highly demanding particularly where close liaison with residents is required as is the case, for example, with kitchen and bathroom renewals. In these cases patience and tact together with sound technical skills are essential. | |
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