Assisted living development
The official ground-breaking has taken place for East Ayrshire Council’s new assisted living housing development at Quarryknowe in Auchinleck.
The project, which is being built by the council’s developer CCG (Scotland) Ltd for the East Ayrshire health and social care partnership, will include eight one-bed flats, a care provider’s base and a private garden for residents.
Councillor Jacqui Todd, cabinet spokeswoman for housing, was joined on site by council leader Douglas Reid and local members; councillors Neil McGhee, Jim Roberts and Alyson Simmons.
Ms Todd said:“The development for Quarryknowe will enable residents to live independently and safely in the local community, with support from health and social care services, in an environment that promotes social interaction. By engaging with our local communities and working closely with the East Ayrshire federation of tenants and residents, we are changing lives and are future proofing our communities, not just our buildings and ensuring that local needs are met.”
CCG director John Baggley added: “Quarryknowe 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. We have worked together now for over five years and we are delighted to bring this -specially-designed development to Auchinleck where construction is well underway and on track to welcome residents this summer.”