Work is underway on a new housing development project in West Dunbartonshire.

Demolition works began yesterday, 31 March to build 44 homes on the former Gala Bingo/La Scala site at Graham Avenue, Clydebank.

The £5m design and build contract is being developed by Clydebank Housing Association (CHA) in partnership with AS Homes (Scotland).

The project will be funded by the HA and a Scottish Government grant via its Affordable Housing Investment Programme.

In addition, the new homes will be energy efficient to meet the Scottish Government's Greener Homes Standard and West Dunbartonshire Council's silver standard.


Tom Winter, Chairman of CHA, said: "We are delighted that both West Dunbartonshire Council and the Scottish Government have prioritised and committed to funding this development in its 2016/17 programme. With over 700 applicants on our housing list alone, these homes will be a much-needed addition to our affordable rented stock. This is our first development opportunity since 2008 and we are sure our proposals will complement the Council’s ongoing regeneration of the surrounding area for the benefit of the community."

Paul Kelly, MD of AS Homes (Scotland), added: "Today marks an important first step towards an exciting new housing development in Clydebank. We look forward to the opportunity of working with Clydebank Housing Association in providing tenants with quality, modern and energy efficient homes."

The demolition process is expected to last three months, with build works due to begin in summer 2016.

(LM)