Galliford Try seals deal for £100m Kent housing contract

24th Jun 2014 07:31

Housebuilding and construction firm Galliford Try has sealed a deal with Kent County Council on the £100m 'Excellent Homes for All' scheme.The company was announced as preferred bidder for the contract in December 2013, which has now reached financial close.Galliford will build around 240 homes providing supported living for vulnerable adults across Kent, as well as communal facilities. The company will also invest in the funding for the project and provide ongoing facilities maintenance and lifecycle management services."We are delighted to have reached agreement with our partners at Kent County Council on this initiative and are now able to get the project underway," said Galliford's Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald."Extra Care remains an important sector for Galliford Try and we look forward to providing the high quality homes and facilities that Kent's residents deserve."BC