Mid Wales Housing Association (MWHA) is pleased that the new affordable homes currently under construction off Brook Street in Welshpool are "progressing well".

It has announced the completed development will be known as Croft Court and its homes are expected to be available for occupation by the end of the year.

When complete, the scheme will provide 17 one and two-bedroom apartments over four floors, three of which will be fully wheelchair adapted. All will be available to rent.

An MWHA spokeswoman said: "The apartments are designed to be the most energy efficient that Mid Wales Housing has ever developed, with the aim of ensuring that the costs of heating and lighting will be kept to the absolute minimum. This is being achieved by building to a 'PassivHaus' standard and harnessing solar power for the additional benefit of all residents.

"The Powys based development contractor, Mid Wales Property, is committed to a local employment policy and is working to maintain a strong local supply chain, as a key part of the development programme."

The scheme has been developed with the assistance of £1.9 million funding from the Welsh Government’s Innovative Housing Programme, where the emphasis is on the development of innovative and highly energy efficient construction to reduce energy costs. MWHA said it is pleased to work with the Welsh Government in such a positive way.

Sian Howells, director of new business at Mid Wales Housing added: “The Innovative Housing Programme is a very positive and welcome initiative by the Welsh Government. It allows more development of interesting and high quality homes in a shortened time frame, and here at Mid Wales Housing we are keen to be at the forefront of new ideas and to provide more high quality affordable homes”

Those who would like further information or to be considered for the new homes can contact the allocations officer at MWHA on 0300 111 3030 or email info@mid-walesha.co.uk