Development will deliver 28 new homes in Dungannon

A NEW £3.4m shared housing development in Dungannon will provide 28 new two-bedroom homes.

Earlier this month the ‘Fortview shared housing development’ on Mullaghmore Road was launched by Choice Housing in partnership with the Department for Communities, NI Housing Executive and Westland Developments (NI).

The new development is expected to be completed by October 2022, contributing to the growing demand for housing in the area.

Housing for All is the Department for Communities and Housing Executive’s Shared Housing Programme, and it forms part of the Programme for Government.

Michael McDonnell, who is the Group Chief Executive of Choice said, “Developments such as Fortview allow us to engage extensively with tenants, residents and community groups to identify community projects and initiatives that will be a benefit to that area. This is all part of the shared housing approach promoting meaningful engagement between residents and surrounding communities.

“There are almost 2,000 people on the housing waiting list in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency, of which more than 1,200 are in housing stress. Choice is committed to working with partners to continue to address this growing need for quality affordable housing in the area.”

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said, “Increasing our supply of social housing for those who need homes is a priority for me and is why I am committed to delivering more homes, to the areas where they are needed most. Everyone has the right to a home and I am pleased to see that with significant support from my Department, this development will deliver 28 new two-bedroom homes to help meet housing need in Dungannon. This Housing for All scheme will also mean that housing continues to play its part in delivering a more shared society.”

Fortview is supported by the Department for Communities and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s ‘Housing for All’ Shared Housing Programme.