Martin O'Connor Contracts has been appointed to deliver a new residential development in Lurgan, County Armagh, working in partnership with Newpark Homes and McCreanor Company Architects.

The project, backed by housing provider Choice Housing, represents an investment of over £5 million.

The development is located on a previously disused site in the Victoria Street area of the town. Phase 1 of the scheme, costing £2.84 million, is scheduled for completion by June 2026 and will provide 16 two-bedroom homes for three-person households.

Phase 2 will follow with an additional ten homes, including eight three-bedroom houses for five-person families and two wheelchair-accessible two-bedroom bungalows, at a cost of £2.2 million.

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Michael McDonnell, Choice Group Chief Executive said: "We are pleased to announce plans for this exciting and important development in Lurgan, in partnership with Newpark Homes, Martin O'Connor Contracts, and McCreanor Company Architects.

"Once completed, the scheme is going to help transform an underused site into a thriving residential community by offering modern and energy-efficient homes for individuals and families. At the same time, it will help tackle the growing demand for housing in the area."

This latest investment from Choice coincides with ambitious plans recently announced by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to regenerate key linkages within Lurgan, turning relatively neglected spaces into vibrant urban townscape.

Michael added: "This is a significant investment in a development that has been carefully designed with the help of our partners to reflect the needs of the community and modern accessibility standards, ensuring a mix of housing that is inclusive and sustainable."