Building work starts on 265 new homes at former Sunderland Civic Centre site in major step forward for city centre

By Tony Gillan
Published 3rd Mar 2023, 11:43 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2023, 11:43 BST
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Building has begun on the first homes on the site of the former Sunderland Civic Centre and a land deal has been struck.

Demolition of the 1970 building began in October 2022. The final piece of the site has now been bought by regeneration specialist Countryside Partnerships North East. Building of the first 69 properties on what was previously the surface level car park is underway.

An agreement has also been reached with Sigma Capital. The build-to-rent specialist will acquire 138 properties there, including these first 69.

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All will be made available for private rent under Sigma’s private rental brand, Simple Life Homes.

Demolition is well underway at the old Sunderland Civic Centre. Picture by Alex Perkins.Demolition is well underway at the old Sunderland Civic Centre. Picture by Alex Perkins.
Demolition is well underway at the old Sunderland Civic Centre. Picture by Alex Perkins.

Demolition of the civic centre continues, the first stage of “an ambitious project to transform the site into a vibrant city centre community of 265 homes