Calmax Construction has been selected to build 10 'affordable' homes on the east coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

The £1.52 million project will see the new units for rent delivered at Cleascro Road in Leurbost. Preparatory works are underway and building works will commence in January 2018.

The Scottish Government has provided just over £1m towards the project, with the Comhairle contributing £24,000.

Norman Macleod, Chair of Hebridean Housing Partnership, said: "It is always good news to see new homes being built and HHP are addressing housing need where there is clear demand. It is particularly good to see this development getting underway as it includes one specially adapted home which will allow the family to stay within the area."


Cllr Kenny John Macleod added: "This is a good example of the local partnership approach to the provision of new affordable housing. It demonstrates the Comhairle's commitment to assist population retention and the regeneration and sustainability of our rural areas by increasing housing supply and introducing new housing options, and acknowledges that in some parts of the islands building and infrastructure costs can be considerably higher than average."

Tenants are scheduled to move into the new homes in November next year.

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