M&K MacLeod has completed a £1.2 million housing development in Argyll and Bute.

A total of 10 new homes were built for Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) in Connel.

Around 35 tradesmen, including apprentices, were employed on the site during the construction phase. Funding for the project came from the Scottish Government, ACHA and the council.

Overall, ACHA has built 18 new homes on the site next to Connel bridge in the last two years. A further 10 properties are due to be completed by autumn 2017.


Speaking during the opening ceremony, MP for Argyll and Bute Brendan O'Hara said: "This is exactly the kind of local initiative we will hopefully see more of in the future for Argyll and Bute. And a huge well-done to ACHA for successfully completing yet another batch of new housing and for working in partnership with both the Scottish Government and Argyll and Bute Council for the benefit of our local people."

Alastair MacGregor, Chief Executive of ACHA, added: "I am delighted that we've been able to complete these 10 new homes.  The construction provided valuable jobs and training and the legacy leaves homes for young families and children for the local school."

(LM/MH)