A major milestone has been marked for Fairham, Nottingham, 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.
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.”
With over £58 million invested in infrastructure to date, the opening of Fairham Way plays a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of the development—accelerating the delivery of homes, jobs, and local amenities.
The road creates a continuous connection from the Northern Gateway at Mill Hill Island (off the A453), through the residential area of the development, and onward to the Southern Gateway at Nottingham Road.
Fairham is being delivered through a long-term public-private partnership between Homes England and Clowes Developments. Once complete, the development will bring thousands of new homes, jobs, and investment to Nottingham, positioning Fairham as one of the East Midlands’ most significant mixed-use developments.
Rob Hopkinson, technical associate director at Clowes Developments, added: “The opening of Fairham Way marks a significant milestone in the delivery of our flagship development.
“We are proud to have delivered this key piece of infrastructure, which not only unlocks residential land for much-needed new homes, but also enhances connectivity between the site and the wider Nottinghamshire area.
“This is an important step toward realising our vision for a well-integrated, sustainable community. We look forward to seeing continued progress across the development, supported by the delivery of this vital new route.”
