14 new affordable homes on the way
A new housing development in Drongan is expected to be completed by the summer.
The development, which is being built by East Ayrshire Council’s strategic partner CCG (Scotland) Ltd, will include 14 new homes and be suitable for general and community care needs on Mill O’Shield Road and Hannahston Avenue.
It consists of four two-bed homes, one two-bed bungalow for older and ambulant disabled people, one two-bed wheelchair accessible bungalow, seven three-bed homes and one four-bed home.
Cumnock and New Cumnock councillor Jacqui Todd, cabinet spokeswoman for housing, performed the official groundbreaking ceremony. Councillor Todd was joined on the site by council leader Douglas Reid and ward councillors John Bell, Elaine Dinwoodie and Drew Filson.
Councillor Todd said:“Drongan is an area where we have high demand for affordable housing.
“The new homes will help to regenerate the local area while providing a range of homes that are accessible, attractive and energy efficient and meet the varying needs of our communities.”
CCG director John Baggley added: “Mill O’Shield Road is the latest example of how East Ayrshire Council and CCG are transforming communities across the regional area with high-quality, highly energy-efficient affordable homes.
“Construction is well underway and on track to welcome residents later this summer.”
The project is being developed with funding from the Scottish Government and is part of their target to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032.