Cardo Group has completed retrofit works at Newland Way in Wyesham, improving the energy efficiency of 14 homes and helping Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA) residents save on their energy bills.
Cardo Group carried out a range of works across the two-bedroom apartments, including solar PV installation, ventilation improvements, and targeted insulation measures such as external wall and loft insulation.
Solar PV panels were installed across the roofs alongside other roofing upgrades and improved drainage. Steel decking and walkways have also been installed to make shared areas safer for residents in the surrounding areas.
Altogether, the combination of renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades with fabric improvements has increased the energy efficiency of the homes to the top Energy Performance Certificate rating of A, supporting MHA’s commitment to creating warmer, more sustainable homes and moving towards national low-carbon emission targets.
The £1.2 million project, backed by more than £400,000 from the Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme, began in 2024 and was completed in partnership with Monmouthshire County Council (MCC).
To celebrate the completed project, Cardo hosted an event with Monmouthshire Housing Association on Monday, 16th March.
The organisations were joined by Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government Jayne Bryant MS, Deputy Leader of Monmouthshire County Council Paul Griffiths, and Wyesham Ward Councillor Emma Bryn, who met with residents to hear about the positive impact the project has had on their homes.
Jayne Bryant, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, said:
“It was great to visit Newland Way and see for myself the difference these improvements have made for the people who live there.
“This is exactly the kind of project that the Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme was designed to support, and it shows what can be achieved when housing associations, local councils and contractors work together.
“We want every social home in Wales to be warm, safe and fit for the future, and projects like this bring us a step closer to that goal.”
Gwyndaf Tobias, CEO at MHA, said:
“We’re incredibly proud of what has been achieved at Newland Way. With support from the Welsh Government’s Optimised Retrofit Programme, and through strong partnership working with our supply chain, we’ve been able to deliver innovative, energy-efficient upgrades that make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives.
“This project reflects MHA’s wider decarbonisation ambitions and our commitment to investing in new approaches that create warmer, more sustainable homes. Newland Way shows what can be achieved when we collaborate closely with our contractors and residents to deliver high-quality, low-carbon solutions that are built for the long term.”
Cardo also delivered additional community benefits alongside the retrofit works, including a volunteering day with MHA’s assets team to install new waste and recycling storage units for every home – helping to keep shared spaces cleaner and more organised.
Other improvements, such as new raised planters in the communal gardens, have brightened up the outdoor areas and created a more welcoming space for residents.
Rob Martin, Operations Director at Cardo Group, said:
“With the upgraded insulation, solar panels and other building improvements, residents at Newland Way will benefit from warmer, more comfortable homes and lower energy bills.
“We worked closely with Monmouthshire Housing Association throughout the project to ensure residents were at the centre of every decision. From maintaining strong communication through our on-site teams to delivering community improvements, our aim was to make a positive and lasting difference for the people who live here.”