Thursday 15 May marked a milestone for Fairham in Rushcliffe, as key stakeholders gathered to celebrate the official opening of Fairham Way – the primary road running through Rushcliffe’s 606-acre mixed-use neighbourhood.
Councillors and delivery partners came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Redrow’s Dovecote Grange show home and sales office on Fairham Way.
Attendees included representatives from Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottingham City Council, Homes England, and Clowes Developments, as well as infrastructure contractors O’Brien Contractors Ltd and project managers Bentley Project Management. Guests were invited to explore Redrow’s newly opened show homes following the ceremony.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Abby Brennan, said:
“We’re delighted to mark the opening of Fairham Way, a major milestone in the exciting development of Fairham.
This new primary road is vital for connecting residents and businesses across the 606-acre site.
With strong progress already underway, we’re looking forward to welcoming a thriving new neighbourhood that brings new homes, jobs, green spaces, and a real sense of community here in the borough.
The development forms a key part of our Local Plan and will help meet the borough’s housing needs and central government’s aim for 13,500 new homes by 2030.”
Although Fairham Way has been open to traffic for several weeks, the event marked the formal handover of this major infrastructure element. The 2km route now provides direct access through the centre of Fairham, improving traffic flow and connectivity for residents and businesses alike, signalling a significant leap forward in the area’s transformation.
Tom O’Brien, Director at O’Brien Contractors Ltd, said:
“As a key part of our infrastructure works package at Fairham, O’Brien is proud to mark the much-anticipated opening of Fairham Way. It’s a vital piece of infrastructure and a major milestone in the development of Nottingham’s newest neighbourhood.
This newly opened route spans 2km through the Fairham community, improving connectivity and supporting long-term growth. We are delighted to play our part in the construction of Fairham and look forward to further opportunities to contribute to this exciting project.”
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