New affordable flats for city’s older residents

Ty’r Groes has now opened and has a landscaped community garden Credit: Cardiff Council

New affordable houses for older residents have opened in Riverside on the site of a former community hall.

The building, Ty’r Groes, is located on Leckwith road and has been built on the site of the former Canton community hall.

It features 41 fully accessible one- and two-bedroom apartments, and takes its name from the nearby crossroads where Cowbridge road east, Llandaff road, and Leckwith road converge.

At five storeys tall, it includes a central atrium, community centre with a large hall with kitchen facilities, a landscaped community garden, and a games area for use by the wider community.

Developed by Encon Construction Ltd, it a new-build Community Living scheme responding to the needs identified in the council’s older persons’ housing strategy, which aims to provide homes that support residents as they age.

The homes are also in line with the council’s One Planet Cardiff vision to become a carbon-neutral city and include low-carbon technologies and smart energy systems such as ground source heat pumps, underfloor heating, solar panels, and a sustainable draining system.

Ty’r Groes has 41 apartments Credit: Cardiff Coucil

Cllr Lynda Thorne, cabinet member for housing and communities, said: “Ty’r Groes is a shining example of our ongoing commitment to creating homes that not only meet the practical needs of older people, but also nurture a strong sense of community and belonging.

“As part of our Stronger, Fairer, Greener vision, we want Cardiff to be a great place to grow older. That means building homes that support residents not just when they move in, but as their needs evolve over time.

“With high-quality accommodation and access to excellent facilities, Ty’r Groes will help residents maintain their independence, connect with others, and enjoy a fulfilling later life. I’m sure the new tenants, who will be moving in over the coming months, will be very happy here.”

This is the second of Cardiff Council’s new-build Community Living schemes, following the opening of Addison House in Rumney in December 2023.