Work on a new £14.8 million housing development in Glasgow is now complete.

A total of 130 new 'affordable' homes have been built by CCG for Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) in Dougrie Drive, Castlemilk.

In addition, there is an amenity block of 44 self-contained flats, 11 of which are suitable for wheelchair users. The block is designed to support people with a range of different needs and has a common room and a landscaped central courtyard for residents to sit out and socialise.

Housing Minister Kevin Stewart was recently given a tour of the site after launching the development.


He said: "I am delighted to see the great benefits this development has brought to residents, including those with additional access requirements as well as the local community through new jobs and training opportunities. This is a project that is matching affordable housing with the needs of people.

"Supported with £7.3 million Scottish Government funding, the development shows how possible it is to have homes that are affordable, high quality, modern, and sustainable – providing affordable housing for the community and also helping to reduce living costs such as heating.

"We are committed to delivering at least 50,000 affordable homes over this Parliament, and ensuring those meets the needs of people and communities across Scotland - backed by £3 billion of investment. As this development shows, working together with housing associations and others, I know that target can be achieved."

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