Denne wins £17million in extra care construction contracts

Denne has won two major contracts to build extra care retirement homes in partnership with Saxon Weald in the south east coastal towns of Littlehampton and Eastbourne.  Both schemes valued at £8.5million have started on site and are due for completion in 2011 and 2012.

The two extra care schemes will offer dedicated facilities for older people who need help and support with everyday living.  This includes a full range of day care services, amenities such as treatment rooms, a restaurant, residents’ lounge and communal gardens.

The first of the projects, in the Rustington area of Littlehampton, is a three-storey scheme offering 62 one and two bedroom apartments available for rent and shared ownership, with access to on-site care 24-hours a day. Arun District Council, West Sussex County Council and Saxon Weald are working in partnership on the project.

Further east along the coast, Eastbourne Borough Council and East Sussex County Council are working in partnership with Saxon Weald to produce Denne’s second scheme in Eastbourne.  This strikingly designed four storey building offering 62 flats for rent are due for completion in January 2012. 

David Standfast, Chief Executive of Saxon Weald, said: “We know from experience that Denne will build these much needed extra care homes to a very high standard, with excellent customer service.”