A set of new and refurbished homes have been unveiled in North Hykeham as part of a project to rejuvenate an outdated development. The Grinter Close regeneration scheme features 16 new 'high quality' homes, including two-bedroom flats, two-bedroom bungalows, two and three-bedroom homes and a four-bedroom house.
It also involved the refurbishment of the existing Grinter House, which provides 16 flats. Each flat now has its own entrance as well as increased floor space inside and there is some new some office space for use by the council.
The work, which began in March 2023, was delivered by Lindum Group on behalf of North Kesteven District Council following the demolition of 11 Chapel Lane and 1-12 Grinter Close. North Kesteven District Council's deputy leader, Councillor Ian Carrington, said: "Our properties at Grinter House and Grinter Close had provided much-needed accommodation for many people since 1965, however they were not helping to fulfil current housing need and there was an imperative to bring them up to a standard and design consistent with changed expectations.
"We saw that Grinter House and Grinter Close had potential for a regeneration which could help meet people's needs again, for better access, use of floorspace, operational efficiency and insulation."
Lindum construction manager Mark Carter said: "In keeping with the council's vision, we set out to create high quality homes for people, not simply housing, and we are pleased to say we have done exactly that at Grinter House and Grinter Close. One challenge was the installation of surface water drainage from the development to a dyke 100m away, while ensuring minimal disruption.
"Only one road closure was permitted and digging up Chapel Lane would have meant a 12-week road closure, and potential risk to existing services. Our innovative solution was to run the pipe under the services but above the foul water sewer.
"We appointed experts M9 HDD LTD, of Potterhanworth, to directionally drill a 2m invert over the 100m distance to accommodate the pipe. Through the use of ground surveys to establish the make-up and stability of the ground, high pressured water to clear a path for the drill itself and materials to maintain subterranean ground stability, the drainage work was completed under a six-week road closure rather than three months, meaning disruption was minimised and the entire project was delivered ahead of schedule."
Members of the Lindum team also gave two days of free labour to a nearby nursery. Works at Park School Day Nursery in North Hykeham included new fencing around the play area and repairing a dilapidated bench.