Thrive Homes unveils first new development in Hemel Hempstead
The three-storey apartment block at Swallow Fields is the first of a number of new housing schemes we are developing in the Dacorum borough, as part of a £20 million investment to provide more affordable homes in the area. Part of a larger development off Three Cherry Trees Lane, the Thrive complex comprises nine homes – a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments – for rent to local people.
Representatives from Thrive Homes and Dacorum Borough Council recently gathered to officially open the scheme (5th March 2019). Dacorum Borough Council leader Councillor Andrew Williams and Deputy Leader Councillor Margaret Griffiths joined Thrive Chief Executive Elspeth Mackenzie and Thrive Chair Ashley Lane to celebrate the occasion.
Councillor Williams said: “I am delighted to be celebrating the opening of these new homes. This also marks the beginning of a stronger relationship between Dacorum Borough Council and Thrive Homes.
“Following Thrive’s recent move to Hemel Hempstead, we hope to develop this relationship further to deliver more much-needed affordable new homes for local people.”
Thrive Chair Ashley Lane said: “We are thrilled to unveil our first new homes in Dacorum and are looking forward to welcoming our new residents at Swallow Fields. Partnership working is key to everything we do, so we are very pleased to have forged close links with Dacorum Borough Council during the course of this project."
“We moved our head office to Dacorum late last year as a sign of our commitment to the borough, and look forward to continuing to work with the council to build more homes in the area for many years to come.”
Residents will be moving into the new Thrive homes over the coming weeks. The apartments have been finished to a high standard, with all carpets and appliances to be gifted to their new residents.
Thrive is currently planning its second new housing development in Dacorum – Two Waters, near the centre of Hemel Hempstead, which will comprise 36 homes for shared ownership.
Celebrating the opening of the Swallow Fields scheme are (left to right) Thrive Homes Development Director Jack Burnham, Thrive Chair Ashley Lane, Councillor Andrew Williams, Thrive Chief Executive Elspeth Mackenzie, Councillor Margaret Griffiths and Thrive Operations Director Jo Barrett.