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We will be turning the bedsits
into 16 new two-storey family
homes. Work is expected to
start in September, and the
project completed in summer
2018. The works will also
see the front of the block of
flats be given a complete
overhaul, with the grounds
and gardens also redesigned
to give more space for
residents to enjoy.
The first phase of the overhaul
of Romorantin Place - the
renewal of the kitchens,
bathrooms, and electrics of the
Our plans to remodel the decommissioned block of 29 bedsits at Romorantin
Place in Long Acre that has been boarded up for many years has been given
the go ahead by Erewash Borough Council.
Green light for Romorantin
Place remodelling
39 homes in the block of flats
- was completed recently.
The residents were delighted
with the upgrades to their
homes.
Matt Rice, Senior Development
Officer at emh homes, said:
“This has been a difficult and
challenging project to get off
the ground, but we are
delighted to have the green
light now to push on with our
redevelopment and create a
scheme we can all be proud of.
Exciting times lie ahead.”
“I am really delighted
with my new kitchen. I
was able to choose
the colour of the tiles
and the units myself,
and it looks much
smarter now. It has
made me want to
spend more time in
here baking with my
grandchildren.”
Elaine Beardmore, long-time resident
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