Work is continuing to progress on a new housing development in Carnoustie, Angus.

A total of 16 homes are being constructed at Camus Crescent in the town. When completed, 11 of the properties will be made available for rent. They will consist of eight one-bedroom cottages, two two-bedroom cottages and one four-bedroom family home. The remaining five properties are being built for Houses for Heroes Scotland, which provides housing for disabled veterans. They will be transferred to the charity when finished, who will also manage and maintain the homes.


During a site visit on Thursday, Angus Council's housing spokesperson, Councillor Donald Morrison, said: "This development will be a very welcome addition to the supply of affordable rental accommodation in south Angus, particularly the one-bedroomed properties, which are in high demand because of the bedroom tax.

"In addition to the five wheelchair-accessible properties being constructed for Houses for Heroes Scotland, we are also adapting two of the council properties for existing tenants, increasing the overall number of properties available to Angus residents with special housing needs."

Richard Callander, chairman of Houses for Heroes Scotland, added: "The provision of five adapted affordable houses will enable five more disabled veterans' families to live comfortably in their home and be part of a community within a community."

The development is expected to be completed in early spring 2015, and is being partly funded by the Scottish Government as part of the council's Affordable Housing Supply Programme.

(JP/MH)