Over £1.6m investment promised for community from 243-home development near Hartlepool

Wynyard is set to benefit from more than £1.6m linked to a new development.
By Mark Payne
Published 24th Jun 2022, 11:04 BST
Updated 24th Jun 2022, 11:04 BST
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Work has begun on the 243-home Highgrove development at Wynyard Park.

Barratt Developments North East, which is building 180 two, three and four bedroom homes, is contributing more than £1.6 million to the local community.

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It includes £1.1 million towards education by providing additional primary and secondary school places.

A street scene of the planned new Highgrove housing development at Wynyard.A street scene of the planned new Highgrove housing development at Wynyard.
A street scene of the planned new Highgrove housing development at Wynyard.

A £200,000 Cycle Link Contribution will also fund improvements to footways and cycleways to enhance links to Hartlepool.

Neil Milburn, of Barratt Developments North East, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the community in Wynyard through contributions made as a result of our brand new Highgrove at Wynyard Park.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing the reception the new development receives from potential homebuyers in the area.”

David Wilson Homes will also offer 63 three and four bedroom luxury homes as part of the development which are expected to be made available for sale soon.

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