Final phase of £200m housing scheme under way

The regeneration project has created more than 1,000 homes to date, the developer said

Work has begun on the final phase of a £200m housing project in Coventry that will see almost 200 homes built.

More than 1,000 homes have already been built at the Spirit Quarters development in the Wood End, Manor Farm and Henley Green areas.

The sixth and final phase will see 190 new homes being constructed, with about half of them designated for affordable housing, the city council said.

"As we approach the milestone of more than 1,200 homes and near the conclusion of the building work, we are delighted to see the thriving community that has been created and look forward to welcoming the next phase of residents to Spirit Quarters," developer Keepmoat said.

Since 2010, the project has created local jobs and apprenticeship opportunities and supported the local economy and supply chain, the spokesperson added.

Councillor Seyi Agboola, deputy cabinet member for housing and communities at the council, said: "It's really great to see the latest stage of this housing project get under way. These will be good standard homes that are affordable for local people to be able to enjoy.

"I'm also pleased that a number of the homes will be social housing - I hope this can have long term benefits for the area."