Housing association given keys to its new £4.5m development
Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association has celebrated the opening of its latest £4.5m housing development.
The scheme of 37 flats on the site of the old Glenroyal Nursery on Cathcart Road was formally opened by the association’s chairman, Robert McLeary.
All properties have been built to amenity standard to help tenants with limited mobility or specific needs.
Mr McLeary handed over the keys to David and Debbie Stead, who say they are delighted with their new home.
Mr McLeary said:“In planning the development, the association identified a need for older amenity housing to meet the needs of an ageing population, not only in general but in our own housing stock.
“It was, therefore, agreed to develop the site specifically for this client group.
“We are delighted with the end product and a similar development will start on site in Cambuslang later this year.”
Mr McLeary also paid tribute to the contractor, Merchant Partnership Homes and the work of the association’s staff and voluntary management committee in getting the project to fruition and the support of South Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish Government.
The total cost of the development was funded by a grant from the Scottish Government of £2.5m and a loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland of £2m.