The £26m Neville’s Cross development is being developed by County Properties with funding arranged by Glasgow-based Maven Capital Partners.
Keepmoat has been appointed to construct 274 en-suite studio bedrooms across six blocks. The development has been designed by GWP Architecture to reach an ‘outstanding’ rating under Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), which would make it one of the most sustainable student campuses in the UK.
A degree of off-site construction will be used. Bathroom pods, for example, will be delivered to site ready-fitted.
The site is based on the edge of the Durham Conservation area and is named after the battle of Neville’s Cross, which took place in the area in 1346.
Keepmoat area director Lee Francis said: “This new project is a major feat for Keepmoat. We have delivered extensive schemes across the northeast, including new build homes, properties for older people and those with care needs, as well as new build and refurbishment work on public buildings.
“We have continued to expand into new markets and are delighted to be working in partnership with County Properties and Maven not only to widen the housing options for students within the region, but also to offer a sustainable product that will benefit the wider the community.”
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