New homes on site as programme continues

A new £5.8 million council housing development is now on site in Airdrie, with a sod-cutting event taking place to mark the progress North Lanarkshire Council is making in delivering its ambitious house-building programme.

Work is underway to build 31 new, affordable homes for rent in Northburn Avenue.

The new homes are a mix of one-to-three bedrooms, including three suitable for wheelchair users, and are being built on the site of 28 flats which were recently demolished as part of our re-provisioning programme.

This latest project to get underway forms part of the local authority’s council house plans to deliver 5000 new homes by 2035, with 833 homes already complete, 339 under construction and a further 125 due to get underway this coming year.

Cutting the sod was Councillor Heather Brannan-mcvey, convener of housing and regeneration, who was joined by councillors Sophia Coyle, Alan Beveridge and Tommy Morgan, council officers and representatives from developer, Hadden Group.

Councillor Brannan-mcvey told the Advertiser: “I’m sure local residents are pleased to see our new homes planned for their area.

“This site forms part of our phased approach to demolish existing tower blocks and build new accessible homes that meet the needs and aspirations of our tenants.

“It’s great to see the real progress we’re making in driving forward our regeneration plans to benefit local communities and their economies.

“All of our new homes are designed and built to the highest standards with energy efficiency measures to help our tenants save money on running costs while protecting the environment and they all meet Housing for Varying Needs.

“This means homes are more accessible to adapt to tenants’ mobility needs.

“They are built for the future and will last for generations to come – all part of our long term vision to make North Lanarkshire the place to live.”

The £5.8 million development is being delivered by Hadden Group, with a contribution of £1.829 million made by the Scottish Government.

Stephen Lynas, business development director at Hadden Group, said: “Working in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, we’re pleased to see our third project on site now as part of the council house building programme with more sites in the development pipeline.

“These high quality houses will provide great homes for the local community for many years to come.”

Photo by Iain Mclean Fresh start Pictured at the sod-cutting event are (l-r) councillors Sophia Coyle and Alan Beveridge, Tony Malligan, councillors Tommy Morgan and Heather Brannan-mcvey, Stephen Lynas and Jamie Pettigrew.

Land The site of the new development. Photo by Iain Mclean