The 14 new temporary homes, completed at the end of 2024, are a mix of one and two-bedrooms and will be initially used to house residents who have approached the council for assistance with housing.
Having more homes the council can use in the borough means that residents can stay within both their local community and support networks.
The number of people needing temporary accommodation has increased significantly in recent years, creating a pressure on the Royal Borough and councils across the country.
This is mainly due to the high cost of out-of-borough placements and lack of affordable social housing. Local temporary accommodation costs less than out of borough placements and provides a better standard of living.
Councillor Catherine del Campo, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Housing Services, said: “I’m pleased that we’re able to support more local people in need of emergency housing with this development at St Edmunds.
“Temporary accommodation in the borough is limited which is why projects like this are so important to help residents to stay in their local communities and close to their jobs, schools and support networks.”