This thread is intended for discussion of the proposed demolition of Hahnemann Court, a Gentoo-owned and managed housing estate in the Southwick area of Sunderland.

The estate, approved in 1964 and built over 18 months by John Laing Construction for Sunderland Borough Council at a cost of £763,915, consists of four interlinked deck-access slab blocks, each containing six floors of flats and an entrance floor at ground level. Hahnemann Court comprises 208 flats in total.

Uniquely for the North East region, the construction involved the use of the Sectra industrialised building system. Access to the units is via external balconies on the second and fifth levels.

The site, which was previously modernised in the mid 1990s, has been earmarked for redevelopment, with a retirement village planned as the next phase of the comprehensive regeneration of High Southwick. Residents are presently in the process of being moved elsewhere, with many moving to the City Green development in the Park Lane area of Sunderland, and others opting for flats and houses on the new Leafields development, just several hundred yards west of Hahnemann Court.


Photograph from the late 1980s, pre-modernisation:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs425.snc3/24539_10150165642860315_888570314_12035342_6055072_n.jpg


A recent photograph, showing the same view:

http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/manorpark_photos/HahnemannCt.jpg


An overview of the estate:

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9287/picture1h.jpg

Do you know if there has been an approximate date set for the Demolition of the Hahnemann Court Complex ?, -- it will be a shame to see this go like, -----btw, --I noticed there is a Doctors Practise at the City Green Buildings already for those who have moved from Hahnemann Court.

http://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/news/newsletters/newsletter_15/gentoo.htm

Sensory Trust was asked to consult with a group of older people at a project in Sunderland. The aim of the consultation was to ensure that the public and private garden areas would work for the residents when they moved from their existing flats into the new building in three year’s time.

The work was commissioned by Gentoo, a major property company in the North East. Gentoo are building a new development in Sunderland’s Southwick area. Phase Three of the development includes the Leafields residential area that includes 100 one and two bedroom extra care apartments and 10 elderly, wheelchair and extra care bungalows. This new development is being built to replace Hahnemann Court, a 1960’s housing block. Residents have been consulted since the very earliest stages to ensure that the new development meets their expectations.

Sensory Trust spent a day with more than 50 residents to discuss ideas for the communal outdoor spaces. We asked what sort of activities they would prefer to do in that space, and the sort of feeling that space should have. Preferred activities included sitting in the sun, eating, and socialising to more energetic pursuits such as gardening and bowls. Through discussions with Sensory Trust, residents also commented on the mood of the gardens and outlined the type of place that they would feel most comfortable in and were most likely to use.

Prior to the consultation Sensory Trust met with the architect and landscape architect to discuss different aspects of the design, most notably the way the indoor and outdoor spaces could flow together. Ideas discussed at that meeting included the refocusing of the communal laundry area to include facilities to make that more of a social space; and for the indoor corridors to offer flexible social spaces, movable seating and so on to invite casual meetings social encounters.

Sensory Trust finally produced a report detailing over 40 recommendation and suggestions covering subjects from activities, planting and services, to lighting and wayfinding which will be used to improve the liveability and usability of the public spaces at the new development.

The blocks were constructed by Sunderland County Borough Council. (1)

The Alternate Name was the name that was given to the contract for the development. (1)

The flats were constructed with double-glazing and central heating. (2)

John Laing Construction Ltd.'s tender for the blocks was £763,915. (3)

The development was designed by the Borough Architect in conjnunction with the offices of the John Laing Construction Ltd.'s Chief Architect, S. Greenwood. Architect's involved were Maurice Russell, George Evans and Peter Sellick (project architect). (4)

Engineers involved from the offices of John Laing Construction Ltd. were C. P. Farsides and R. A. Ackland. (4)

The Quantity Surveyor was A. E. Dickie. The Agent for the scheme was L. M. Brown. (4)

The blocks are sited on an old mining area and initial problems were met with the foundations due to subsidence. Consequently, a 20-inch raft foundation was used with a floating ground-floor slab. Each flat also has an expansion joint within it. (4)

The original cladding finish was dark whinstone chippings. (4)

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Gentoo could uproot 100 old folk

Published Date: 24 April 2009
More than 100 elderly people face being uprooted from their community after a £16million housing redevelopment fell foul of the recession.
Gentoo has scrapped plans to demolish the 1960s low-rises at Hahnemann Court, Southwick, and build a high-spec replacement next door.

The former Sunderland Housing Group said it has suffered from the global impact on the housing marke.

Instead, it has offered Hahnemann Court tenants the chance to move to two blocks near the civic centre.

City Green – on the site which housed the Benedict building – is owned by gentoo and could be ready within six months.

The other is owned by developer McCarthy & Stone and gentoo has been in discussions to buy it, depending on what Hahnemann Court tenants want to do.

They could also move to other gentoo properties.

Residents gave a mixed reaction to the new plan when the Echo spoke to them.

James and Norma Richardson were one of the first to move into Hahnemann Court in 1966.

James, a retired sails maker, said: "I'm very annoyed really. They're wanting to put us in another part of the town but when you are used to being here it would just be strange.

"I'm 70-odd year old and I don't want to be uprooted. We are used to the shops here and things like that."

Norma, 76, a retired machinist, added: "The new place looks nice but it's just not us. There's nothing wrong with it, it's just we've been here for more than 40 years."

June Thompson, 66, who has lived at Hahnemann for nine years with husband Bob, 70, said: "I think the new place looks great. We would have certainly gone for it but we've already been offered another house.

"We have been waiting for years for this to happen and we got fed up so started applying for houses."

George West, 78, who has lived there for 42 years, said: "I'm interested in this new building."

Ian Lyle said moving his 88-year-old dad William to the new build was not an option.

The 58-year-old added: "I have to come down to give him tablets every day and it would be too hard to park in town.

"We are hoping to get him a cottage or bungalow somewhere nearby."

Another resident, who did not want to be named, said: "It's a big disappointment that the building isn't going ahead but we excited about moving into this new one."

But, speaking at a council committee meeting on housing this week, Southwick councillor Rosalind Copeland said the area would be left as a patch of wasteland.

She told housing officers that she feared nothing would be built on the site because it was previously used for social housing.

The Hahnemann Court replacement scheme was to be the final phase in the Southwick regeneration project. Amending it has saved gentoo about £6million.

The blocks will still be demolished and redeveloped, possibly as housing or gardens, at a later date.

Like housing associations and builders across the country, gentoo has had to reappraise its building programme due to the current financial climate.

It has suffered because of the slow rate of house sales, from which it uses profits to subsidise rent levels of new developments.

Managing director Ian Porter said: "At present, our main concern is resolving the housing situation for our existing customers at Hahnemann Court. We feel we have an excellent alternative readily available to avoid any further delays.

"City Green is a brand new development which we hope will encompass the residents' wishes. It will offer quality and secure accommodation in an excellent city centre location.

"Our customers have been fantastic throughout this process and feedback from our initial consultation with them has been very positive."

Gentoo said that of the 105 residents involved, 72 were in favour of moving to the city centre, six were undecided and 27 asked to be rehoused elsewhere...

Hahnemann Court

The start date for building the new Hahnemann Court is still to be confirmed. Gentoo staff have attended the Hahnemann Court Residents Group and provided newsletters to all Hahnemann Court tenants to keep them up to date with what is happening. If you would like more information, please contact Tony Ingram at the Southwick area office.

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The existing Hahnemann Court in Sunderland is a 1960s built pre-fabricated apartment complex in need of a major update. A decision was made to demolish the existing building and create a new development that would be wholly sustainable into the future, for the people who live there.
To achieve this 4 key issues were considered: (1) climate change; (2) energy security; (3) changing demographics; and (4) lifestyle requirements.
It was decided that the ‘retirement village’ would be constructed to the highest rated ‘excellent’ Ecohomes specification for new build developments. It was quickly established that various Low Carbon Technologies would be installed to mitigate future climate change, including bio mass heating, solar thermal hot water generation, rain water harvesting and heat recovery ventilation systems.
However due to the development being for the elderly and the fact that the construction would be in place for the foreseeable future, it was important to also consider how the design could be adapted to cope with any potential weather changes.
Examining the findings of the ‘Climate Change Adaptation on the Wear’ study report it was found that the predicted future extreme weather patterns, and particularly the expected rise in average temperatures, on Wearside could cause problems for more elderly customers (e.g. greater discomfort due to uncomfortable internal temperatures, leading to adverse health effects).



http://www.neccap.org/NE%20Adapt/Adaptation/case_studies/images/case3a.gif


Planning and design should be thorough as sustainable design is ‘front loaded’ compared with traditional design. Early decisions have the greatest impact on maximising daylight and natural cooling.
Promoting human health should be one of the principal organising principles of sustainable design.
The other elements of design can be organised as: energy-saving architectural features; energy-conserving building envelope; health-promoting mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; and understanding the environmental impact of the design by evaluating the embodied energy. Finally understanding people, for example, retired people will tend to be at home more during the day so will need more constant heating/cooling etc.
The thermal performance of the building envelope contributes to comfort and energy usage within a building. A heavyweight building’s design has been utilised as they are frequently associated with spaces that are occupied over a longer period of the 24 hour day. Buildings that have a heavyweight structure are better at ‘riding’ extremes of high and low temperature. Utilising the thermal mass of a building is a very effective and efficient way of maintaining comfortable and stable temperatures.
Underfloor heating has been used to optimise the effect of the building’s mass and the flats will have kitchen and bathroom extract ventilation systems, which will modulate as necessary, using heat recovery on the extract air to preheat the replacement fresh air. The systems will operate at low volume under normal use, with the option to switch to high volume when needed. Windows will be openable to allow natural ventilation to be utilised to aid cooling during high temperatures and heatwaves.

http://www.neccap.org/NE%20Adapt/Adaptation/case_studies/images/case3b.gif

It is important to understand the habits of the people who are going to be using and inhabiting the built development.
Adaptation techniques are much easier to implement and cheaper if considered at the front end of the design process.
An adaptive design approach does not have to be expensive. It is important to consider siting, shading etc. of any construction.
Combining an adaptation and mitigation approach was found to be the most sustainable solution.
Good adaptation can be about measures you purposely omit from your design just as much as about the features you incorporate.

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Gentoo Sunderland: Hahnemann Court, Sunderland (208 homes, 94 tenants). This property is being decommissioned with 80 tenants being rehoused during February and March.
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:ohno:


Wonder how long before they get started, ----lets hope it's not to long, ----suppose it's like many other proposed Developments, --either mothballed, --or held up for one thing or another.

Work has now started to demolish all four Hahnemann Court blocks. The site is sealed off, and windows, doors and other fittings are currently being removed. It looks as though the Dray and Horses pub (visible below as the rectangular block between the two trees to left of picture) will be staying:

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9287/picture1h.jpg

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It's good that the Pub won't be flattened, ---it's many years since I was last in their, ---from what I remember it was a good Pub, ---anyone know if it's still decent?cheers.

It's been closed for a while but I think it recently reopened. I've never actually been in but from what I've heard it doesn't really have a reputation one way or the other - neither a palace nor a dump.

It's been closed for a while but I think it recently reopened. I've never actually been in but from what I've heard it doesn't really have a reputation one way or the other - neither a palace nor a dump.

Fair enough, ---it must be twenty odd years since I was in the place --and from what I remember it was a good pub, ---anyway, --at least it's not going to be pulled down, cheers though.

It might well be yet, I suppose it depends on the progress of the proposed retirement village for the site (which Gentoo had kicked into the long grass).

This project is continuing apace. I believe most of the flats are now stripped and that structural work is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks.

This project is continuing apace. I believe most of the flats are now stripped and that structural work is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks.

Thanks for the info horokeio, --keep us up to date, cheers.

From the Echo today (though five months late, I have to say):


Bulldozers move in to mark end of era at Sunderland flats

http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/manorpark_photos/Newcastle%203/BulldozersmoveintoHahnemannCt.jpg

DEMOLITION work has started on a landmark 1960s tower block.

Bulldozers have moved in to knock down Hahnemann Court, in Southwick, after gentoo abandoned its ambitious regeneration plans for the site.

In 2009, the company announced it was scrapping its £16million project to build a hi-spec replacement next door after it was hit by a slump in the global property market.

Instead, it offered tenants the chance to move to the City Green and Benedict Court apartment buildings near the civic centre.

Now, less than a year after the last residents left the tower block, demolition teams have started work at the derelict site.

Ian Porter, managing director of gentoo Sunderland, said the work is expected to be completed within eight months.

“I can confirm that MGL Demolition, a specialist demolition contractor, is currently working on site at Hahnemann Court in Southwick,” he said. “The work is planned to be complete by September.”



Full story here: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/bulldozers_move_in_to_mark_end_of_era_at_sunderland_flats_1_2961870

From the Echo today (though five months late, I have to say):


Bulldozers move in to mark end of era at Sunderland flats

http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/manorpark_photos/Newcastle%203/BulldozersmoveintoHahnemannCt.jpg

DEMOLITION work has started on a landmark 1960s tower block.

Bulldozers have moved in to knock down Hahnemann Court, in Southwick, after gentoo abandoned its ambitious regeneration plans for the site.

In 2009, the company announced it was scrapping its £16million project to build a hi-spec replacement next door after it was hit by a slump in the global property market.

Instead, it offered tenants the chance to move to the City Green and Benedict Court apartment buildings near the civic centre.

Now, less than a year after the last residents left the tower block, demolition teams have started work at the derelict site.

Ian Porter, managing director of gentoo Sunderland, said the work is expected to be completed within eight months.

“I can confirm that MGL Demolition, a specialist demolition contractor, is currently working on site at Hahnemann Court in Southwick,” he said. “The work is planned to be complete by September.”



Full story here: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/bulldozers_move_in_to_mark_end_of_era_at_sunderland_flats_1_2961870


Shame to see this complex being Demolished, some call it progress, ----btw, am I correct in thinking most of the residents moved into the City Green Development?

Unless there were underlying problems that we don't know about, it is indeed a huge backward step to be demolishing perfectly good homes. Every one, of whatever type, removed from the supply makes it more and more difficult for young people such as myself afford a first home, let alone secure a property in the social housing sector. I agree with the right to buy policy, but sales should always have been conditional on an equivalent number of adequate replacements being built.

Just wondering what will be developed on the site, ---I know that Grace House will be built near by, --and there is possibility of Houses being built, ---but I don't think there is anything definite.

Originally a retirement village was planned, but I think it hit the buffers when Gentoo was having cash flow problems about eighteen months ago. As I understand it, there's currently no plans to build anything on it, so perhaps they'll try to sell the site to a private developer?

Originally a retirement village was planned, but I think it hit the buffers when Gentoo was having cash flow problems about eighteen months ago. As I understand it, there's currently no plans to build anything on it, so perhaps they'll try to sell the site to a private developer?


Shame there are no present plans, ---but you could be right about a private Developer taking over.

Crushing end for Sunderland’s Hahnemann Court flats

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/hahnemannd0405carr_1_3348915!image/1305261900.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/1305261900.jpg
Image courtesy of the Sunderland Echo.

By Hannah Watson
Published on Thursday 5 May 2011 11:30

DEMOLITION work has started on a landmark tower block – closing the chapter on nearly 50 years of history.

Bulldozers moved in on Hahnemann Court, Southwick, a low-rise built in the 1960s as a beacon for modern living.

The building, owned by housing group Gentoo, is being knocked down due to its poor structural condition, but will forever hold decades of memories for many former residents.

Read more: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/crushing_end_for_sunderland_s_hahnemann_court_flats_1_3348919

I have updated the Development Summary with the above ^^ photo of the progressing demolition.

Is it only me, or do others agree that those flats were well able to be refurbished, improved and saved?

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Looks like the Demolition is in full swing now, ---it's a shame to see this go though.

I have updated the Development Summary with the above ^^ photo of the progressing demolition.

Is it only me, or do others agree that those flats were well able to be refurbished, improved and saved?

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Completely agree. Absolutely ridiculous to be pulling down perfectly sound homes that could be easily refurbished when we have such a massive housing shortage even in the N.East.

Completely agree. Absolutely ridiculous to be pulling down perfectly sound homes that could be easily refurbished when we have such a massive housing shortage even in the N.East.

Yes, but if we knock them down and build something else then it ensures there's plenty of work for local architects & builders etc.

Yes, but if we knock them down and build something else then it ensures there's plenty of work for local architects & builders etc.

Social cleansing though building noddy Barrett Homes for private sale after demolishing council homes and that's if it works. The North East is covered by empty land from demolished housing that never was rebuilt. Sunderland in particular.

Social cleansing though building noddy Barrett Homes for private sale after demolishing council homes and that's if it works. The North East is covered by empty land from demolished housing that never was rebuilt. Sunderland in particular.

Admittedly Sunderland got the demolition bit right, they are just not very good at the building bit or taking a little bit of risk on a development.

No different to the West End of Newcastle which is almost returning to nature in some parts! The pathfinder schemes have been an absolute joke!

Wonder how long this site will stand empty, ---lets hope it can be Developed fairly soon.

Going, going...

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/hahnemanct150711kb_1_1_3619833!image/488502349.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/488502349.jpg

Gone..

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/hahnemannn2507aba_1_3619834!image/3658874759.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_215/3658874759.jpg

By David Allison
Published on Wednesday 27 July 2011 11:15

THE end of an era has been marked as the final section of a Sunderland landmark was knocked to the ground.

The flats at Hahnemann Court, in Thompson Road, Southwick, have been one of the city’s most recognisable buildings since the 1960s.

More than just a home, the building brought together a community which flourished for five decades.

Demolition work began in May and now, the final part of the structure – the stairwell – has been knocked down.

Read more: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/sunderland_flats_flattened_hahnemann_court_reduced_to_rubble_1_3619835

Going, going...

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/hahnemanct150711kb_1_1_3619833!image/488502349.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/488502349.jpg

Gone..

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/hahnemannn2507aba_1_3619834!image/3658874759.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_215/3658874759.jpg



Read more: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/sunderland_flats_flattened_hahnemann_court_reduced_to_rubble_1_3619835


The end of an era for the flats and many people, ---I think quite a number have moved into the City Green buildings just off Park Lane, ---as for the site, --wonder what will happen, -- I haven't heard anything regarding plans to build, --and lets hope the land isn't left too long, --don't want it to become over grown and an eyesore.

The end of an era for the flats and many people, ---I think quite a number have moved into the City Green buildings just off Park Lane, ---as for the site, --wonder what will happen, -- I haven't heard anything regarding plans to build, --and lets hope the land isn't left too long, --don't want it to become over grown and an eyesore.

Like that would ever happen in the City of Sunderland.

Like that would ever happen in the City of Sunderland.

:lol: --Yeah, --but lets hope this doesn't follow like some other sites and become an eyesore, ---although I won't hold my breath.

Still disappointed that this was demolished but I realise I am probably in the minority - and I didn't live there so I have no idea how popular they were/what state they were in. It is quite a large site, and not far west of some of Sunderland's most popular areas, so hopefully a private developer will snap up the land and do something imaginative with it.

Still disappointed that this was demolished but I realise I am probably in the minority - and I didn't live there so I have no idea how popular they were/what state they were in. It is quite a large site, and not far west of some of Sunderland's most popular areas, so hopefully a private developer will snap up the land and do something imaginative with it.

Not sure if Gentoo own this land, --I think they own some close by--where they are building the Grace House, --but l agree and hope the land is Developed and not become an eyesore, ----btw, --good to have you back marra, --look forward to more posts from you, --cheers.

Site all but finished now.. the security cabin has been removed and the topsoil levelled out.

On a related note the Dray and Horses next to the site has been purchased and work has started on a major overhaul with it reopening as an Italian Restaurant called "francescas" later in the year. :)

Site all but finished now.. the security cabin has been removed and the topsoil levelled out.

On a related note the Dray and Horses next to the site has been purchased and work has started on a major overhaul with it reopening as an Italian Restaurant called "francescas" later in the year. :)


Thanks for the update tripper 16, --and let's hope the site will be put to good use, ---and it's good news regarding the pub premises, --hope the new venture will be a success, cheers.

Hello all, sorry to dredge an old thread up but you may be interested to know I've spent the last 5 years photographing Hahnemann Court (slightly obsessively, don't ask) and have built up quite a body of images.

Hoping to put them together along with archive photos and information in some form or other (a book, maybe?) at some point as I think it was rather a unique building and community which deserves wider recognition. Here's a view from one of the lift motor rooms, before demolition of course:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6121590100_9d5378725f_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/interzone-inc/6121590100/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/interzone-inc/6121590100/) by Andy Μartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/interzone-inc/), on Flickr

Hello all, sorry to dredge an old thread up but you may be interested to know I've spent the last 5 years photographing Hahnemann Court (slightly obsessively, don't ask) and have built up quite a body of images.

Hoping to put them together along with archive photos and information in some form or other (a book, maybe?) at some point as I think it was rather a unique building and community which deserves wider recognition. Here's a view from one of the lift motor rooms, before demolition of course:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6121590100_9d5378725f_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/interzone-inc/6121590100/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/interzone-inc/6121590100/) by Andy Μartin (http://www.flickr.com/people/interzone-inc/), on Flickr



Wow, --five years on one project, that's dedication, -----it was a shame it was demolished, and you must have many memories of the buildings and community, --I wish you luck with what ever you do with your photos, ---btw, --think that's a canny shot you posted, cheers.

Wow, --five years on one project, that's dedication, -----it was a shame it was demolished, and you must have many memories of the buildings and community, --I wish you luck with what ever you do with your photos, ---btw, --think that's a canny shot you posted, cheers.
Certainly - some good memories, some not so good but wouldn't change a thing. If and when anything does happen I'll post some info up on this thread.

Certainly - some good memories, some not so good but wouldn't change a thing. If and when anything does happen I'll post some info up on this thread.

Good look marra, --will look out for future info, cheers.

My gran used to live on the top floor right at the front of the building overlooking the cricket ground and Thompson Park.

So sad to hear the building has been knocked down - they were decent flats.

Spent many a day/night there and I will always remember the walk back from Roker Park and catching the first glimpse of 'home' after a win and knowing tea would be on the table as soon as me and grandad and dad walked through the door.

Very happy times :)

I also remember the early 80s when they built the community centre there and i used to be taken to coffee mornings/bingo mornings/pie and pea suppers/bowls games

I was a schoolkid of 9 or 10 at the time and I guess almost all of those people who used to go to those events are sadly no longer with us but they always used to make me feel so welcome. RIP Hahnemann Court legends!

God those lifts! They only stopped on floors 2 and 5 (gran lived on 5 and her flat was upstairs so the main rooms were on floor 6)

Jesus, I could write 100,000 words about my times as a kid there but had better shut up now :(

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Obviously Hahnemann Court brings back great memories for you marra, ----sounds though they were very happy times for you, ---but I suppose it's time had come, ----as for the old residents, ---I read that quite a few of them were moved to the City Green building just off Park Lane, --btw,--welcome to the forum.

Another Supermarket to be built, --this from the Sunderland Echo, --

New Sunderland supermarket to creat 20 jobs The area of land behind The Mill public house, Southwick, once occupied by Hahnemann Court and now the proposed site of a new supermarket.

Published on Monday 22 October 2012 13:04


SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has unveiled plans to create up to 20 jobs with a new branch in Southwick.


The chain wants to build 
a store on the former Hahnemann Court site, in Carley Hill Road .

Read more http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/new-sunderland-supermarket-to-creat-20-jobs-1-5051337

The area of land behind The Mill public house, Southwick, once occupied by Hahnemann Court and now the proposed site of a new supermarket . . .

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/1.5051335.1350907466!image/4023201994.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/4023201994.jpg


Certainly looks a bit different from Hahnemann Court . . .

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9287/picture1h.jpg

The area of land behind The Mill public house, Southwick, once occupied by Hahnemann Court and now the proposed site of a new supermarket . . .

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimage/1.5051335.1350907466!image/4023201994.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/4023201994.jpg


Certainly looks a bit different from Hahnemann Court . . .

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9287/picture1h.jpg

Aye there is a huge change around that area, ---and apart from the proposed new supermarket, --the Grace House is in the area too.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MEKE4JBB85000

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MEKE4JBB85000

Thanks for the link mate.

Link to my online album of the demolition of Hahnemann court

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidlamb1962/sets/72157626660131782/

Link to my online album of the demolition of Hahnemann court

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidlamb1962/sets/72157626660131782/

Thanks for the link, ---you have certainly built up a very good photographic record of the building, thanks for sharing,---cheers, --btw, --welcome to the forum.