Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has outlined plans for the £4.5m worth of new housing at Somervale in North Belfast.
According to the DUP Minister, Oaklee Homes Group will provide new modern energy efficient housing in a site just off the Ballygomartin Road.
A design team has just been appointed and is currently working up proposals to provide 25 new family homes and 15 bungalows suitable for older people and those with mobility problems.
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Building work is estimated to start in spring 2012, with a construction period of around 18 months. The Minister confirmed that £4.5 million has already been set aside to fund construction work.
Minister McCausland said: "This announcement is a welcome step forward in bringing much needed family and bungalow units to this area.
"There have been lengthy delays in delivering this project but I am glad that things will now start to happen on the ground.
"Oaklee Homes Group has just appointed a design team and plans are currently being worked up.
"These will be subject to consultation with the local community, before submission of a detailed planning application. I would encourage all to get involved and make their views known, so that we can move forward quickly," he said.
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