A MULTI-MILLION pound extra care housing development overlooking Aberystwyth harbour has been completed.

The £9m extra care scheme in Aberystwyth was handed over by Anwyl Partnerships to housing provider, Wales & West Housing last week after building work was completed.

The development includes 56 one and two bedroom apartments and is a “much needed additional housing option in Ceredigion where residents can live independently in their own home with the reassurance of a 24 hour emergency response service on site,” developers said.

Located at the site of the former Plas Morolwg flats, the scheme was given the go-ahead in 2019 despite concerns over the suitability of the site over access and traffic fears.

Mike Nevitt, Managing Director at Anwyl Partnerships said: “We’re incredibly pleased to be able to handover this fantastic scheme to Wales & West Housing.

“This is a large and impressive extra care facility built in an incredible setting.

“Planning has been key in order to work with and around site conditions, with extensive enablement works being required initially to prepare the site for the new development”.

The scheme is now fully complete and handed over, ready to welcome new residents.

Gareth Thomas, Regional Development Manager for Wales & West Housing in West Wales, said: “The completion of Maes y Môr is a proud moment for us as it is our first extra care scheme in Ceredigion. “We are pleased to have worked together with Anwyl Partnerships and Ceredigion County Council to deliver the scheme, which provides much-needed accommodation for extra care within the county.

“Residents will be able to enjoy modern facilities and excellent views over Aberystwyth, all with the peace of mind of knowing there is access to care and support on-site 24 hours a day.”

Applications to live in the new development, which will include a restaurant, gardens and terraces and spaces for socialising indoors, were opened in May.

Donna Pritchard, Ceredigion County Council’s corporate lead officer for Porth Ceredigion, said: “We welcome and support the Maes y Môr Extra Care Scheme in Aberystwyth to meet the need within the county.

“Maes y Môr will ensure that people can access services and support to live active, independent lives.”