Pembrokeshire County Council is pleased to announce that construction work has commenced on the new Tŷ Haverfordia affordable housing and reablement development at the former Haverfordia House site in Haverfordwest.

The scheme, delivered by Wynne Construction, will provide 26 sheltered housing apartments for people aged 55 and over, alongside a dedicated 12-bed reablement centre to support residents returning home from hospital.

The development forms part of the Council’s continued commitment to increasing high-quality, accessible housing and deliver effective modern health and social care support across Pembrokeshire.

Initial works began on January 26 and include securing the site, setting up a small compound and contractor parking area, installing controlled access for site personnel, and positioning temporary office and welfare units.

To maintain safe access to nearby facilities, including the GP surgery and Haverfordwest Leisure Centre, pedestrian routes through the area will remain open.

In addition, a minimum number of public parking spaces, including disabled bays, have been kept with Pay & Display machines relocated to reduce inconvenience.

In keeping the minimum number of parking spaces as well as needing to accommodate essential contractor welfare facilities, a small section of Rifleman Field has had to be used during the duration of the development of the site.

This space will be securely fenced off, and the footprint minimised. Any areas of Rifleman Field affected by the works will be fully reinstated on completion and restored to a condition that is equal to or better than at present.

To ensure residents and stakeholders are kept informed and have the opportunity to engage with the development, Pembrokeshire Housing Services will be hosting a Community Engagement Drop-in Event on Thursday, February 19 from 5 to 7pm.

The venue for the event is The Green Room, Haverfordwest Leisure Centre, St Thomas Green, Haverfordwest SA61 1QX

Members of the Housing Services team and project representatives will be available to share further information, answer questions, and listen to feedback from the local community.

Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Michelle Bateman, said: “I am pleased that we have finally reached the stage of commencing on site and look forward to seeing the development progressing.

“We have been able to progress with the development after receiving much needed Welsh Government grant assistance for both the reablement and housing parts of the development.”

For further information about the development or the upcoming engagement event, please contact the Customer Liaison Team at [email protected]