Over 300 Spectus
Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement
village in Chorley town centre.
Chorley Council
commissioned a 65 apartment retirement village to provide those aged 55 and
above with an independent living space with access to care and support.
The development,
Primrose Gardens, is in the centre of Chorley and is part of the Council’s
strategic masterplan for the town centre.
The development
partner for the build was Eric Wright Construction. The window contract on the
build was awarded to Spectus Approved Window contractor JADE Window and Door
Specialists, a family run company based in Batley with over 25 years’
experience in the industry.
JADE won the
contract because it was able to demonstrate its ability to meet the demanding
requirements of the window specification and deliver the project in line with
the reduced timeframe required.
The 65 apartments
had over 300 windows in total. Thermal efficiency was a particular focus to
keep running costs on the apartments to a minimum.
The Elite 70 System
from Spectus was able to meet this requirement and within the budget. It is a
five- chamber system, which increases thermal performance, meaning it is
capable of achieving a Window Energy Rating of A+ and U-values to 0.8W/m2K. The
system is Secured by Design accredited where a high level of security is a
requirement.
Primrose Gardens’
town centre location meant careful programming and logistics planning was
required to ensure minimum disruption and safe access. The construction was
also on a reduced timeframe to enable Chorley Council to start delivering
services as quickly as possible.
JADE Window and Door
Specialists are an experienced commercial contractor, so the team was able to
take these factors into account and still deliver a high-quality installation
to the timescale.
The construction was
completed on schedule in Autumn 2019. Councillor Alistair Bradley of Chorley
Council said: “What is important is that the scheme will not only provide much-
needed affordable accommodation for older people in the town who may need extra
care and support later in life, it will also bring residential areas back into
the town centre which is part of our town centre masterplan.
"And it will
also generate much-needed income for the council which is vital with the cuts
in central government funding that can be spent on providing services to our
residents.”
