WORK is underway on the final phase of a retirement village in Great Alne.

Great Alne Park has entered the third and final phase of building work which is scheduled to be completed in September 2024.

An additional 49 retirement cottages are set to be built by Countryside Partnerships, which is part of the Vistry Group.

Great Alne Park which is managed by Inspired Villages already includes a mixture of cottages and apartments, as well as a village centre, allotments and extensive landscaping including an amphitheatre, croquet lawn, wildflower meadow, walking paths and picnic area.

Jamie Bunce, CEO of Inspired Villages, said: “Our philosophy is centred around residents’ holistic well-being - looking after their physical, social, financial, and mental health.

“Great Alne Park has been met with high praise and the start of phase three marks an important milestone in our development of Great Alne Park.”

Darren Beale, managing director for Countryside Partnerships West Midlands, said: “We have extensive experience designing and constructing later living apartments and we’re very pleased to be working in partnership with Inspired Villages.

“As one of the country’s leading regeneration specialists, we recognise the need to support our partners to build homes across all tenures, particularly homes and care services for older people.”