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Posted: February 28, 2013
North Branch Construction continues construction on Rivermere Community Housing in Lebanon
North Branch Construction of Concord continues construction of Rivermere Community Housing. This project consists of 2 new two-story wood-framed buildings that are now weathertight. Permanent power was established in January when a new electrical service was extended to the site. Flooring and painting are currently taking place in Building 1 which will be complete by the end of March. Insulation and drywall are underway in Building 2. Building 2 is on track to be complete at the end of April. Sitework and landscaping will be finished in May. The completed project will provide a total of 21 affordable rental townhouse units along the Mascoma River.
Building 1 will provide seven 2-bedroom townhouse units. Building 2 includes fourteen 2-bedroom townhouse units and two ADA accessible 2-bedroom apartment units, as well as a community room with laundry facilities. Construction has continued straight through the winter with an anticipated completion in May.
Rivermere Community Housing is owned by Twin Pine Housing Trust and the project is being funded by the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA), USDA-Rural Development, and the CDFA/CDBG - City of Lebanon. George Hickey Architect of Sanbornton, N.H. is providing architectural services for the project.
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