Central Building Contractors (CBC) has started work on a new £10.5 million 'affordable' housing development in Partick.
A total of 60 new flats are being built on the site of the former St Peter's Primary School. Work is scheduled for completion in summer 2019.
Glasgow City Council has contributed over £5m towards the scheme, which is being delivered by Partick Housing Association.
Designed by Collective Architecture, the development will include a mixture of new build and retention of part of the old school building.
Iain Nicolson, Chair of Partick's Investment Committee, said: "There is a real shortage of good quality, affordable housing in Partick. Our latest ambitious project at St Peter's will deliver 60 new flats – this will include 31 flats for social rent, 21 flats for mid market rent, and 8 flats of supported accommodation.
"We expect these new flats to be completed in summer 2019 and would like to thank Glasgow City Council, the community and all of our other partners for their support."
Cllr Kenny McLean added: "I am delighted that work has begun on this fantastic project in Partick, which will provide 60 new flats that meet the needs of a wide variety of people. The council was thrilled to work with our partners to deliver such homes in an area that is pressurised in terms of housing. This landmark building, the former St Peter's Primary, will now serve the local community in an equally valuable new way."
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