WORK has resumed on a housing scheme for over 55-year-olds as a new builder has been hired to take over the project.

Livv Housing Group’s Sandymoor scheme is being built in partnership with Homes England.

But after Thelwall-based company, Lane End Developments entered administration 12 months ago, the project ground to a halt.

Now, Livv Housing Group has hired new contractor Leedexx to complete the project.

The development will see 44 one and two-bedroom apartments built in Otterburn Street, and five two-bed bungalows in Pitts Heath Lane –  which will be rented out to people over the age of 55.

“I have been pressing for activity at this location for some time and obviously progress stalled when the previous builder went into administration,” said Mike Amesbury, MP for Weaver Vale.

“Following intervention with Homes England and the housing provider, it is great to see things moving forward.”

Warrington Guardian: The construction site will see 44 new apartments and five bungalows built in RuncornThe construction site will see 44 new apartments and five bungalows built in Runcorn (Image: Supplied)

After Stockport Road firm Lane End entered administration, housing schemes across the north west faced delays.

“Residents have been waiting for more than 12 months,” said Cllr Mike Ryan.

“I appreciate there has been a lot of effort by Livv Housing, which has managed to get it back on track.

“People in the community are now looking forward to seeing the scheme completed and occupied.”

The scheme will be built adjacent to Sandymoor retail centre, which features a Co-op as well as a bakery and restaurant.

“This should be an area buzzing with people, and at the minute it is buzzing with builders,” said Neil Connolly, a Labour council candidate for the area.

“Don’t get me wrong, buzzing with builders is a positive sign, but we need to get to the stage where it’s no longer a building site.”