The first phase of a major housing development in Perth has just been completed.

Six two-storey semi-detached houses on Craigie Road have been built by Hadden Construction, with work on four more due to be finished in the near future.

The development is part of a major council programme to address the growing demand for rented family accommodation within Perth and Kinross.

Located on the site of the former Friarton Nursery, when completely finished the development will provide a total of three four-bedroom and seven three-bedroom family houses.


Council staff from the local Area Housing Office will help tenants to familiarise themselves with aspects of the houses like their heating systems, which have been designed to provide energy-efficient warmth and reduce the risk of fuel poverty.

Council Leader, Councillor Ian Miller and Housing and Health Convener, Councillor Peter Barrett are to be joined by Council officers and representatives from Hadden Construction today to mark the progress on site.

Councillor Miller commented: "This is a further example of the Council's commitment to build new council houses, and the homes here in Craigie are among the first to be built for a generation. The progress on our plans is excellent to see."

Councillor Barrett said: "Tackling the gap in the availability of affordable housing throughout Perth and Kinross is a crucial aspect of the Council's work and I am delighted that tenants will be moving in here shortly.

"Rented homes for families are particularly sought-after and this development will play its part in providing much needed accommodation."

(JG)