1,000 new energy efficient homes to be built

Work has begun on affordable homes which will form part of a development on the outskirts of Kirkcaldy.

More than 1,000 properties will be built at the Kingdom Park site just off the A92.

Kingdom Housing Association has confirmed it has started work on a £10 million investment to create 76 affordable homes which will be for social and mid-market rent.

Social rent properties will be owned and managed by Kingdom Housing Association and the mid-market rent properties owned and managed by Kingdom Initiatives.

The homes are the affordable housing provision for a larger private development by Persimmon Homes Scotland.

Julie Watson, interim head of capital investment at Kingdom, said: “Working in partnership with Persimmon Homes, Kingdom will be able to provide affordable new homes that are not only safe and secure but are highly energy efficient.

“That’s good for our tenants in terms of reduced energy costs, but also good for the environment.

“Recognising sustainability and the impact housing has on climate change is one of Kingdom’s strategic objectives.

“The development at Kingdom Park is an example of how combining technologies such as photovoltaic panels with modern construction materials allows us to play our part in tackling climate change.”

The Scottish Government is giving £5.4m to the £10m development, which will provide a mix of housing and is due for completion in 2023.

Education initiatives and employment and training opportunities will be included as part of a community benefits package.