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Contractor breaks ground on 'milestone' scheme

  • Aug 19, 2025
  • 1 min read

A builder has hailed a “significant milestone” after kickstarting work on a £12.4 million retirement living scheme.
Contractor breaks ground on 'milestone' scheme

A builder has hailed a “significant milestone” after kickstarting work on a £12.4 million retirement living scheme.


Esh Construction has officially broken ground on the Clarke Chapman Court estate, in Gateshead.


Based on the footprint of a former library, the venture – designed for people aged 55 and over – will include 43 apartments and 12 bungalows featuring one and two bedrooms.


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