Reardon Court was developed by Enfield Council to aid independent living for residents aged over 55 years

An ‘extra care’ accommodation scheme developed by Enfield Council in Winchmore Hill has won a national construction award.

Reardon Court, completed this summer, provides affordable housing specifically designed to aid independent living for residents aged over 55 years and contains 70 one and two-bedroom accessible, self-contained homes with tailored care options, including 24-hour on-site care.

At the Procure Partnerships Frameworks’ National Project Excellence Awards, Reardon Court was named ‘Construction Project of the Year’. The award ceremony highlights industry best practice and excellence for projects delivered under the framework.

The design of Reardon Court ensures the residents have ample communal space, to help foster social interactions, activities, and bring a sense of community.

The council’s cabinet member for housing, Ayten Guzel, said: “It is a real honour for an Enfield Council scheme to be recognized with such a prestigious award. It is testament to the important relationships forged by the council and demonstrates how we are addressing the housing needs of the borough.

“In response to the national housing crisis, the council is investing £1billion in more sustainable, and better homes, for a wide range of needs. We are committed to an ambitious, yet progressive, building programme.

“Reardon Court offers a fully inclusive and disability conscious design whilst closely adhering to our ‘ageing population for innovation’ principles, prioritising residents’ wellbeing. Enfield Council’s target is to deliver many thousands of new affordable homes, for a whole range of different needs, across the borough over forthcoming years.”

The Reardon Court scheme has also incorporated a green and sustainable design philosophy, with more than 100 solar photovoltaic panels installed on the roof, alongside sustainable drainage systems to help with rainwater management. Underfloor heating and hot water also helps to lower energy bills for residents.

The project was supported with funding from the Mayor of London and was build by construction firm Graham.

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