NEWS
Hagan Homes has commenced construction on Water’s Edge, a new £7.5m development in Greenisland, Co Antrim, and is set to open its show home this spring. Totalling 18 homes across two apartment buildings, overlooking Belfast Lough and the North Down coast, the project is scheduled for completion in just over two years. Designed by architect Des Ewing with a focus on efficient living, apartments range from one to three bedrooms priced between £225,000 and £500,000. Innovative features include new Ember PS smart heating control systems, USB double sockets in all bedrooms and kitchens, and extensive electrical specifications. Jim Burke, Director of Sales and Acquisitions at Hagan Homes, said, “Water’s Edge is not just a development, it’s a blend of modern living in a remarkably hard-to-find positioning looking over Belfast Lough. The sea views are unparalleled, and the commitment to energy-efficient living adds another layer of appeal.” Water’s Edge is the latest development from Hagan Homes, following on from Shimna Mile, in Newcastle, Co Down, a £4.75m project comprising 27 homes launched in December. www.haganhomes.co.uk £7.5M PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY
David Daly, GRAHAM Wellbeing Manager, with the IIP Wellbeing Platinum Plaque.
GRAHAM IS FIRST UK BUSINESS TO BE AWARDED IIP WELLBEING PLATINUM
Hillsborough-based GRAHAM has been awarded the highest certification for positive wellbeing culture from Investors in People (IIP). A privately-owned firm specialising in the delivery of construction, civil engineering, interior fit-out, facilities management and investment projects, GRAHAM is the first UK business in any industry to achieve IIP Wellbeing Platinum accreditation. Michael Smyth, HR Director of GRAHAM Group - which operates a network of 23 regional offices throughout the UK and Ireland and employs over 2,200 staff - said, “At GRAHAM, we are shaping, owning and living a culture of wellbeing with significant investment from
our leadership impacting positively across the business and our supply chain. “This accreditation independently verifies the impactful programme of initiatives and support we have developed, and will continue to develop, around our people’s health and wellbeing.” GRAHAM has previously achieved IIP Wellbeing Excellence awards in 2019 and 2022 and maintained its IIP We Invest in People Platinum accreditation in 2023. Awarded Investors in Diversity (IID) by the National Centre for Diversity, the firm is working towards IID’s highest level, Leaders in Diversity. www.graham.co.uk
L-R: Jim Burke, Director of Sales and Acquisitions, Hagan Homes and Stephen Falloon, Site Foreman, GForce Contracts Ltd.
PLANNING PERMISSION SOUGHT FOR CITY QUAYS 5 PHASE
Belfast Harbour has submitted a full planning application for City Quays 5, a mixed-use office, retail and amenity development. Proposals include a range of new ground floor retail spaces, with a building entrance and reception opposite the proposed City Quays Gardens and Belfast Harbour Commissioner’s Office. A separate entrance and gallery/ community space would be accessible from Donegall Quay with a direct link to the multi-storey car park to the rear. The development is part of the City Quays Masterplan, a £275m office-led
regeneration project located in the former docklands area of Belfast, seeking to reconnect the river frontage to the city centre. Other elements include City Quays I, II and III Grade-A office developments, a multi-storey car park, AC Marriot Hotel and the proposed City Quays Gardens and City Quays 4, a 256-apartment build-to-rent development. City Quays 5 aims to become the first development in Northern Ireland to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding and NABERS UK 5.5 rating. www.cityquaysfiveconsultation.co.uk
Artist’s impression of City Quays 5 from the future City Quays Gardens.
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