Sensitive restoration awarded for enriching town of Ruthin

North Wales Housing were recently presented with the 2014 Quayle Award for the redevelopment of the near derelict row of cottages on Mwrog Street, Ruthin by the Ruthin and District Civic Association.

The award, named after a distinguished local Ruthin resident, the late Professor William Quayle, is regularly presented to the owners of private, public and commercial buildings, which have enriched the town and local villages by good new design and texture or by sensitive restoration.

The Mwrog Street redevelopment was branded a worthy winner by the judges.

Miles Anderson, Secretary to Ruthin and District Civic Association, explains:

“The multi-purpose accommodation that replaces the previously derelict building has been constructed with sensitivity and to a very high standard. And the old post box has also been brought back into use. Though a modest terrace of buildings, the restoration has been accomplished to the highest quality and certainly draws the eye – with pleasure! Many congratulations to North Wales Housing Association.”

Peter Gibson, Chair of NWH’s Group Board accepted the award at an event held by the Ruthin and District Civic Association on Friday, 26th June at Llanfwrog Community Centre, Ruthin.

Paul Diggory, Chief Executive for North Wales Housing said:

“North Wales Housing are extremely happy to win this award. We are passionate about bringing empty homes back to life, helping improve communities as well as enabling new tenants to enjoy life in their new homes. We’re glad that the community of Ruthin are as pleased with the project as we are.”