Esh Construction is set to begin work on the redevelopment of the former Castleford Swimming Baths site, delivering 69 sustainable, affordable homes on behalf of Vico Homes.
Located off Aketon Road, the £15.1 million development will transform the long-vacant brownfield site into a new affordable housing community, providing 52 homes for social rent and 17 will be available through shared ownership.
Designed as a zero-gas development, all homes will be heated using air source heat pumps, helping residents reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Simon Woodward, Operations Director at Esh Construction, said: "We are pleased to be working with Vico Homes to bring forward this important development in Castleford. The scheme will deliver a range of high-quality affordable homes, helping to meet local housing demand and giving more people the opportunity to build a future in the area."
The initial phase of the project will see the demolition of the former swimming baths, which has stood vacant since 2017 and fallen into disrepair. Demolition works are expected to begin in early September and take around six to eight weeks before construction of the new homes commences. The development is scheduled for completion by summer 2028.
The development has been designed to create an attractive and sustainable new neighbourhood, featuring a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes alongside areas of public open space, retained landscaping, new tree planting and improved pedestrian connections.
James Kilroy, Head of New Business and Delivery for Vico Homes, said: "We’re proud to be bringing these much-needed affordable homes to Castleford, giving more local people the opportunity to put down roots in a safe, high-quality home. This development is an important step towards our ambition to provide 10,000 more homes over the next 10 years."
The scheme has been supported through funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Brownfield Housing Fund, alongside grant funding from both the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Wakefield Council and Homes England.
