Fareham housing scheme faces winter construction challenges

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 09:21 · Archive

A major Fareham housing development is slightly behind schedule as it enters winter.

A major housing scheme in Portchester is facing further challenges as it enters the winter months. Assheton Court will replace the former Assheton Court later living development, which contained 33 units, with 60 new homes planned for older residents.

Fareham Borough Council officers told councillors at the Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting on 26 October that the project is slightly behind schedule. Kate Busby from the council's housing revenue team said the development is forecasting an overspend of less than one per cent, and that in financial terms the spend is on target but in construction terms the scheme is behind. Council officers were previously told that unusually wet and hot weather had delayed the project.

Ms Busby said council officers were working closely with the developer and the authority's agent on site to manage costs, and that she was currently unaware of any significant problems emerging from the scheme.

How it is being reported

• Major housing scheme for older people faces further delays as winter looms60 new homes are planned for older residentsThe News, Portsmouth · 2 Nov, 09:01
• Major Fareham housing scheme beset by delays could face more challengesA major Fareham housing scheme could face further challenges as winter approaches, a council has warnedSouthern Daily Echo · 31 Oct, 14:35

In this story: Fareham Borough Council · Assheton Court · Portchester · Kate Busby

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