Connolly & Fee have started construction work on 18 new homes in Belfast.

NB Housing said the development on the Forthriver Road/Way will accommodate 90 people and will incorporate the very latest in design and security features.

The scheme, designed by Rolston Architects, will consist of two-bed lifetime homes.

The work is expected to be completed in September 2019.

John Simpson, Chair of NB Housing, said: "This project will see a total investment of £2.5m with NB Housing providing £1.3m and the department funding the remainder."

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John Brooks, Director of Development & Property Management, said: "We engaged in a rigorous search to find the best contractor and it is pleasing to appoint an organisation that has the skills, experience and resources for the task in hand. Connolly & Fee have extensive experience in delivering top quality social housing projects across Northern Ireland and we look forward to working together in delivering this development for the local people of Glencairn."

Conor Connolly of Connolly & Fee, said: "We are delighted to have been appointed as contractor on this flagship project for NB Housing. We look forward to forging a strong, successful working relationship with NB Housing and to delivering a high quality scheme for both them and the local community."

(CD)