WORK on 144 new homes for over 60s on the former Nazareth House is set to start as developers confirmed foundations are in place and a new road has been constructed.
The demolition of the former care home, which dated back 147 years in London Road, was completed at the start of the summer and the two next crucial stages have been completed. 
Foundations are now in place and a new road on the site has been constructed, with developers preparing to begin building the 144 homes.
Developer McCarthy Stone is behind the project and is expecting “high demand” once the one and two-bedroom homes designed for over 60s are completed.
One of the buildings will be made up of 60 self-contained retirement flats, while the other will offer 84 assisted living homes.
John Michael Tabakian, divisional sales and marketing director, said: “The development in Southend is progressing well, with the foundations now in place and the main road constructed.
“Each of our developments are designed to offer safety and companionship combined with privacy and independence within a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.
“We are expecting demand to be high, so would like to encourage anyone interested in learning about how McCarthy Stone can help them make the most of their retirement to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Nazareth House was established in Southend in 1873 as a home for the elderly as well as for “sickly or incurable” children.
Earlier this year, McCarthy and Stone confirmed that a cemetery on the grounds of Nazareth House will be “retained and protected”, but a historic chapel had to be demolished due to its “poor state of repair”.
Kevin Buck, councillor for the Prittlewell ward, added: “I am delighted to see work progressing well at the old Nazareth House site.
“This will deliver much-needed new housing that will not only benefit those seeking a new home, but the city centre economy as well.”
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