Client	Chelmer Housing Partnership
	Location	Chelmsford
	Nature of Work	Refurbishment and New Build
	Value	£6,800,000

Melbourne Court, Chelmsford's only high-rise block (15 storey) is being refurbished and reclad to provide a high level of accommodation for the residents in Chelmsford.

This prestigious £6.8m scheme for Chelmer Housing Partnership started on site in summer 2007. Built in 1962, Melbourne Court is a significant part of the Chelmsford landscape and the refurbishment and redevelopment of this site in North Chelmsford will form part of the £10m regeneration of this area of North Chelmsford.

The works include the refurbishment of the existing 54 properties in the tower block. To enable these extensive works to be undertaken the residents have been decanted with a number electing to return to the block following the works.
28 new homes will also be built in the vicinity creating a new podium around the existing block and a new neighbourhood centre will be created to provide services for the community. Following the building work the whole area around the development will be landscaped to a high standard.

Mulalley were appointed following a rigorous selection process under the EU guidelines. From 20 expressions of interest submitted from stiff competition Mulalley were one of 4 companies shortlisted and finally were selected as the most experienced and competitive.

Work on the project started in June with an anticipated completion of 18 months.

“I’m looking forward to working with a contractor with Mulalley's experience on this exciting project. They are offering us value for money, efficiency and sustainability, and will be joining a team committed to delivering this unique regeneration project.” David Cotterill - CHP’s Business Development Manager.

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