Tenants from across the city are celebrating moving into new Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) homes in the South Side.
The 70 modern, spacious new homes in Brockburn Road, Pollok, have completely transformed a site which used to feature cold, draughty and difficult-to-let tenements.
Delighted tenants, who have moved from houses which are being demolished, were joined by constituency MSP Johann Lamont to mark the official opening of the development.
The development is a mix of houses and flats, with four of the flats built to wheelchair standard.
Tenant Agnes Fyfe, 56, moved from Toryglen with husband Ronald to a semi-detached in Brockburn Road.
Agnes said: "I couldn’t ask for any more. Our last place was cold and damp and it was hard getting up the stairs, but this house is nice and warm with good size rooms and a front and back garden.
"It’s made a big difference to our lives. I can’t see us moving again. It’s like heaven here."
Johann Lamont MSP added: “I am delighted by this development. Politics is about changing people’s lives and the long road to improve housing in Glasgow ends in developments like this where people can live in homes they are proud of and build communities they can have pride in too.”
The new homes are environmentally friendly, achieving a ‘very good’ rating under Ecohomes standards, an assessment scheme run by Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE) which grades each house according to materials used, energy efficiency and availability of public transport.
They also have Secured by Design accreditation, a police initiative which helps cut crime by improving home security.
Jim Mullaney, GHA’s Housing Operations Manager for the area, said: “The Brockburn Road area really has been transformed by these new homes.
“The previous tenements were unpopular because they were damp and had very little security, but these warm, spacious and energy-efficient homes have made a big difference.
“They’re very popular with tenants and are helping us play our part in the regeneration of the Pollok area.”
The development at Brockburn Road, built by contractors Cruden Building and Renewals Ltd, is part of the second phase of GHA’s new-build programme, which will see 411 homes built at nine sites across Glasgow.
Cruden Building and Renewals and its subcontractors have also created 19 jobs for people in the Pollok area as part of GHA’s new-build programme.
Allan Callaghan, Managing Director of Cruden Building and Renewals Ltd, said: “We’re pleased to be part of the regeneration of the Pollok area. The Brockburn Road development has increased the selection of homes available to tenants and offered employment opportunities for local workers.”
(GK/DW)
Construction News
03/02/2012
New GHA Homes Transform Pollok Site

25/04/2025
Construction is underway on Midlothian Council's newest energy-efficient housing development, located on the former site of the Danderhall library and leisure centre.
Contractor Ogilvie Construction is building a total of 23 one and two-bedroom flats, arranged in two blocks along Newton Church Road

25/04/2025
CCG has successfully completed the supply and installation of 327 PVCu window sets for Partick Housing Association, benefiting 47 residences in Glasgow's west end.
The 9-week programme saw the installation of new, high-performing Tilt and Turn windows designed to provide improved thermal performan

25/04/2025
Aberdeenshire Council has launched an ambitious new 10-year Passenger Transport Strategy, outlining its key objectives for passenger transport services in the region between now and 2035.
The updated strategy incorporates general policies for both public and other forms of passenger transport.
Ke

25/04/2025
Tom Arthur, the Minister for Employment and Investment, has recently visited Prestongrange Heritage Park to learn about the exciting future developments planned for the site.
During his visit, Mr Arthur toured the Engine Shed, a purpose-built facility housing a significant collection of steam and d

25/04/2025
Developers and landowners with significant building projects in mind for Highland are being urged to respond to the current "Call for Development Sites" before the deadline.
Every decade, local authorities in Scotland are required to prepare a Local Development Plan, a crucial planning document out

25/04/2025
Land surrounding the popular Inchgarth Reservoir in Aberdeen has seen biodiversity improvements carried out to create a better habitat for wading and farmland birds, while also enhancing the overall ecosystem.
Scottish Water partnered with the local Inchgarth Biodiversity Initiative (IBI) and contr

25/04/2025
Clark Contracts has been recognised for its long-standing commitment to health and safety, receiving a fifth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)'s Health and Safety Awards 2025.
The prestigious Order of Distinction is awarded to organisation

25/04/2025
A groundbreaking active travel network, Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling, has officially opened, set to revolutionise how people move around Stirling and the wider region.
The £11 million project has created over 6.5 km of new cycling, walking, and wheeling corridors, seamlessly connecting communities, b

25/04/2025
Perth and Kinross Council has reached two significant milestones in the preparation of its Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3), and a key stage, the "Call for Sites," is now underway.
Following approval by Councillors on March 5th, 2025, the LDP3 Evidence Report was submitted to the Scottish Government

25/04/2025
As more people plan to stay in their homes later in life, accessibility is becoming a key focus in home renovation projects. Whether it’s to support ageing in place or accommodate a multigenerational household, ensuring that a property remains practical and safe is crucial. Stairlifts are increasing