Scheme to create 100 apartments in York on track to complete in 2021

Site activities at Hudson Quarter, opposite York Railway station, have been revamped in light of the government social distance guidelines but it remains on track to finish on schedule.

The Palace Capital mixed use development has Caddick Construction as main contractor, and includes 127 apartments as well as commercial space, set around a landscaped courtyard.

In order to maintain social distancing measures major changes to the construction site were imposed, including staggered start and break times.

A one way route was established around the sites, along with sanitising stations, additional canteens.

Communal areas were monitored and workers given daily temperature checks before entering the site.

Neil Sinclair, Chief Executive of Palace Capital, said: “It’s testament to everyone working on the site, and Caddick Construction, that we have continued to make excellent progress. "The site has had to undergo major changes to cope with the ongoing COVID-19 situation but we are still on target to finish the development next spring.

“Hudson Quarter will help with the economic recovery of York, as well as becoming a high quality addition to York’s built environment, as it continues to take shape.”

Since the easing of the lockdown two more apartments have been reserved with an upsurge in enquiries.

The marketing suite – featuring a one bed apartment layout – has also fully re-opened opposite the railway station and has also been altered to allow for social distancing guidelines, including a new outside seating area.

Caddick Construction Director Richard Gaukrodger said: “These have been unprecedented times for the country and the construction industry as a whole, however the Caddick team have managed to progress work on Hudson Quarter despite the introduction of government guidelines which has required changes to our working procedures including stringent social

distancing and enhanced hygiene measures. The whole team and our contractors have worked hard and adapted well to the new regime which is welcomed news – particularly for the buyers who are looking forward to moving into their homes in 2021.”

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