Work has started on 62 new homes in the first phase of a major project to transform a Glasgow community.
Housing Minister Keith Brown marked the launch of work at the Gallowgate, one of eight areas in the city which are a top priority for regeneration.
The new GHA homes, just off Whitevale Street, are due to be finished in summer next year. They will be a mix of 50 houses, complete with front and back gardens, and 12 cottage flats. Six will be built to wheelchair-standard.
Some of the GHA tenants whose homes are being demolished as part of the regeneration of Glasgow will be given the chance to move into the new community. Among them will be residents from the nearby Bluevale and Whitevale multi-storey flats, which are to be demolished.
The £6 million project is being developed by Glasgow Housing Association in partnership with Glasgow City Council, with grant funding from the Scottish Government. The homes are being built by contractor Cruden Building and Renewals Ltd (CBRL).
Gallowgate is part of a city-wide initiative to regenerate eight communities - known as Transformational Regeneration Areas (TRAs). GHA has already built hundreds of homes and plans to build hundreds more over the next few years.
Housing Minister Keith Brown said: "To meet the current economic challenges Glasgow needs strong, vibrant communities.
"As this latest site start illustrates, partners are working to deliver high quality, sustainable affordable housing for tenants in priority regeneration areas across the city. The Scottish Government will continue to do all it can to support similar developments."
GHA is working closely with Cruden Building and Renewals Ltd to maximise job and training opportunities for local people. Already two young people have been taken on as apprentice joiners.
(GK)
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