Torus Developments is reaffirming its commitment to expanding affordable housing in St Helens by investing £17.2 million in the construction of new homes on Rutland Street in Cowley Hill, St Helens.

As part of a three-year initiative aimed at constructing over 500 new homes in St Helens, Rutland Street will feature Shared Ownership houses and Affordable Rent apartments for residents over the age of 55.

With a strong focus on reducing both the carbon footprint of the development and future residents’ energy bills, Rutland Street showcases Torus Developments’ dedication to becoming an environmentally conscious, forward-thinking developer. The project is partly funded by Homes England’s Strategic Partnership 2012-2026 program and £1.16 million from Mayor Steve Rotheram’s Brownfield Land Fund. It will transform a vacant site that has been unused for over a decade into modern, energy-efficient homes of the highest quality.

Steve Alcock, Director of Development and Technical, expressed, “Rutland Street underscores our ongoing commitment to creating affordable homes and job opportunities in St Helens. It’s a fantastic project overlooking Victoria Park, and everyone involved has worked collaboratively to reach this milestone. Torus is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers and neighbors in St Helens, creating a development that becomes an integral part of the local community long before the keys are handed over to future residents.”

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, highlighted the importance of repurposing brownfield sites, stating, “We are specifically targeting brownfield sites to help protect our precious green spaces from overdevelopment—turning once-forgotten areas back into thriving communities.”

Kate Collins, Senior Manager, Provider Management, Large and Strategic Providers at Homes England, added, “As a Homes England Strategic Partner, Torus has committed to delivering new affordable homes via the Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26. It’s fantastic to see works underway Rutland Street, which brings a neglected urban area back into use and represents a significant contribution to the program.”