Castell Group has completed the timber frame installation at the Rhondda Bowl housing development in Tonyrefail for Newydd Housing Association.
The project, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council and with funding from the Welsh Government Social Housing Grant Programme, will see the transformation of the Netflix-starring former bowling alley into a vibrant community offering a mix of one-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom houses for affordable rent.
The completion of the timber frame marks a key milestone in the development with brickwork having begun, windows fitted and mechanical and electrical work commenced on the first plots,
All the new homes at the Rhondda Bowl developments are being built using low carbon Eco-150 off-site closed timber panel systems provided by LoCaL Homes.
Mike Doolan, Sales and Partnership Manager at LoCaL Homes said: “We are delighted to be supporting the delivery of new social homes in the Tonyrefail community.
“It is great to see our Eco-150 timber panel frames, which have contributed to reduced construction times on site, now installed. We were typically able to erect a pair of houses in four working days with far less waste produced compared to traditional building methods.
“All of the homes at the Rhondda Bowl development will achieve an EPC rating of A, the highest available, partly because of our thermally-efficient timber frame panels.”
The Rhondda Bowl development has been meticulously designed to meet the latest environmental standards, boasting an A-rated energy performance certificate thanks to its innovative non-fossil fuel heating system. This commitment to sustainability reflects Castell Group’s dedication to creating quality, eco-friendly housing solutions for the community.
Simon Morris, Development and Assets Director at Newydd Housing Association said, “This fantastic scheme is progressing well and we are delighted that the timber frame has now been completed. Providing affordable homes in the Tonyrefail area to the highest energy efficiency standards will provide residents with homes that are safe, warm and affordable. We are very much looking forward to seeing tenants move in.”
Residents interested in renting these properties need to register with HomefinderRCT to apply for these sought-after properties.
The former bowling alley, known for its 2021 appearance in series three of Netflix comedy Sex Education, is set to become a thriving social housing scheme, promising comfortable and modern living spaces for its future residents.
