New Kāinga Ora homes completed in Blenheim

Local iwi recently blessed the four new one-bedroom homes at George Street in Blenheim, which have been completed by local contractor CMT Group Limited.

Julia Campbell, Regional Director Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast, says all four homes are built to full universal design standards, which means they are suitable for everyone, including people with accessibility needs. They can also be adapted as people’s needs change.

The new homes are accessible, with features such as level entry access.

“These homes are designed in such a way that means we’re able to provide new homes for some of our current customers who need to move from where they’re living to a place that will better meet their needs. We’re looking forward to welcoming customers into the homes in the coming weeks.”

Some of the full universal design features incorporated into the homes include wider hallways, level entry showers and level entry access at the back of the homes.

The four new homes have replaced two older homes that were no longer fit-for-purpose. “By increasing the number of homes on this site, we’re able to provide more homes in a great location close to the town centre, the supermarket and other amenities,” Ms Campbell says.

Construction of the homes began in March this year.