£1.65m turns disused church into flats
A disused church in Perth city centre has been transformed into council homes after a £1.65 million project.
The four-storey block at 6 Milne Street is made up of eight new flats, including accommodation specifically designed for wheelchair users and people with specific needs.
The ground-floor flats are wheelchair accessible, with wet rooms, an open plan layout and general supported living adaptations.
The block also has a bike store, drying area and bin stores to the rear, as well as controlled door entry off the street.
Housing and communities convener Councillor Bob Brawn visited the block last week and said: “These new flats will provide affordable one and two-bed accommodation for people right in the heart of Perth.
“I’m particularly delighted that the ground-floor flats are suitable for people with a disability. It’s important that we consider the needs of everyone when we are making plans for new housing.”
CCG director John Baggley said: “Milne Street was a small yet challenging development.
“It is not easy to minimise the impact of construction in such a busy town centre. However, our site team have to be commended as they operated with the utmost professionalism for the duration of the programme despite the unprecedented circumstances of the last year. The quality of workmanship is of the highest standard.
“On behalf of CCG, I thank Perth and Kinross Council for its continued support throughout the programme. We will soon be handing over the remaining properties on a second development – the former Glebe Primary School in Scone – within the coming weeks and we look forward to working with Perth and Kinross Council again in the future.”