THE first images of what a £4.2 million council housing scheme in Radford will look like have been released.
People living in the area will have a chance to have their say about the plans for the 52 new homes at a special consultation event.
The affordable homes, which will border Highhurst Street and Clifford Street, will replace the Highcross Court and Highurst Court flats which were demolished in 2012.
Built by Wates Living Space, the houses will cover 55,000 square feet and include a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes of two and three storeys.
People are invited to view detailed plans at John Carroll Leisure Centre, in Denman Street from 2pm on Wednesday, June 5.
Joanne Jamieson, regional managing director for Wates Living Space, said it is intended that residents will continue to be consulted throughout the process.
"It is of paramount importance to us that local people have the opportunity to voice any questions prior to us commencing the work in the area, a dialogue that we intend to keep open throughout the project duration," she said.
"This is an important project for Radford and it is of equal importance that residents have the chance to be a part of the progress taking place.
"I'd like to invite those that are interested to come along and meet the team that will be leading the construction of these new homes."
Work to the flats is expected to start this summer, with the project due to be completed by the end of 2014.
Wates Living Space is carrying out the work on behalf of Nottingham City Homes, which is responsible for managing council houses in the city. Nottingham City Homes is taking a long-term loan to pay for the houses, which will be paid off from rental income over the next 30 years.
The money is likely to come from the Public Works Loan Board, an independent body that provides low-interest loans.
It costs an average of £100,000 to build one council house.
Another 150 homes will be built on the site of Lenton Flats, where five tower blocks are due to be demolished.
Nottingham City Homes chief executive Nick Murphy said: "We are delighted to be working with the city council to deliver these ambitious plans to transform our neighbourhoods, creating homes and places.
"This investment will provide much needed affordable housing for Nottingham families and will create jobs in the construction industry which will give a boost to the local economy."
