Pictured above: An artist's impression of the Brownhills housing development

Construction services company Mansell has won a £4.2 million contract for a landmark housing project in Brownhills for Walsall Housing Group.

The canal-side development in Brownhills High Street will set the standard for future homes in the area, providing 47 two-bedroom apartments. Four ground floor properties have been specifically designed to accommodate people with disabilities. Landscaping and a gated car park will complement the scheme.

Mansell will use local labour to support the economy of the borough, and will also offer construction training opportunities.

Mansell's divisional manager of Partnership Housing in the Midlands and North, Simon Liversage, said, "We are delighted to be involved in such an important development and to have the opportunity to support the borough's economy through training and local engagement."

Carole Wildman, Walsall Housing Group's director of regeneration and development, said, "This is a gateway development with an exciting design which cleverly complements the surroundings and makes a bold statement. Artists impressions show it will be a significant building with a definite street presence. It's sure to become a local landmark." 

The project has just started on site and will be completed in May 2012.