23/10/2012
Discussions Held Over Purchase Of Hilden Mill
A Northern Irish housing association is in talks with the Republic’s National Asset Management Agency (Nama) regarding the purchase of the Hilden Mill complex in Lisburn.
Clanmil has already signed an option agreement for the 16-acre site which gives them time to consider proposals and the right to purchase the site, should the plans prove viable.
Clanmil says it is planning a "mixed use, mixed tenure scheme that will reflect the area's current and future housing and commercial needs."
Joan Baird, chair of Clanmil Housing said: "This site offers an outstanding opportunity to provide much needed affordable homes in a vibrant, mixed neighbourhood and we're very excited to be involved.
"Over the coming months we'll be exploring how Clanmil can progress Hilden Mill's transformation into a great place to live and work."
Under the terms of the option agreement Clanmil will make a final decision on the purchase and regeneration of the site by June 2014.
Frank Daly, chairman of Nama, said the agreement is "extremely important".
He added: "It reflects Nama's determination to work in partnership with the social housing sector in Northern Ireland to provide affordable housing solutions through our portfolio.
"It also reflects our commitment to work with the wider state and public sector to develop and deliver, in tandem with our own commercial objectives, a range of initiatives which will bring social and economic benefits to Northern Ireland."
Under the terms of the option agreement Clanmil will make a final decision on the purchase and regeneration of the site by June 2014.
(IT)
Clanmil has already signed an option agreement for the 16-acre site which gives them time to consider proposals and the right to purchase the site, should the plans prove viable.
Clanmil says it is planning a "mixed use, mixed tenure scheme that will reflect the area's current and future housing and commercial needs."
Joan Baird, chair of Clanmil Housing said: "This site offers an outstanding opportunity to provide much needed affordable homes in a vibrant, mixed neighbourhood and we're very excited to be involved.
"Over the coming months we'll be exploring how Clanmil can progress Hilden Mill's transformation into a great place to live and work."
Under the terms of the option agreement Clanmil will make a final decision on the purchase and regeneration of the site by June 2014.
Frank Daly, chairman of Nama, said the agreement is "extremely important".
He added: "It reflects Nama's determination to work in partnership with the social housing sector in Northern Ireland to provide affordable housing solutions through our portfolio.
"It also reflects our commitment to work with the wider state and public sector to develop and deliver, in tandem with our own commercial objectives, a range of initiatives which will bring social and economic benefits to Northern Ireland."
Under the terms of the option agreement Clanmil will make a final decision on the purchase and regeneration of the site by June 2014.
(IT)
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