GF Tomlinson starts Solihull housing scheme

Contractor GF Tomlinson has started construction works on a £7.5m housing development at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull.The works involve the construction of four mixed-use apartment blocks at Blythe Valley Park – where developer IM Properties is establishing a residential community next to its existing business park.Crest Homes and Bloor Homes have also been working on the residential phase since 2018 and continue to progress at the site, with the delivery of up to 750 new homes.Blythe Valley Park is a 1.2 million sq ft development, surrounded by 122 acres of parkland. The construction of the neighbourhood centre is intended as its focal point, connecting the residential and commercial community.The new housing development is expected to complete in spring 2021, providing 48 one and two-bedroom flats, 12 of which will be managed in partnership with Bromford Homes to offer affordable housing.Two of the ground floor buildings will be for retail use and will include an eatery and community convenience store.