The 12 new homes for affordable rent have been built to the highest standard. All windows and doors are double-glazed with an energy rating of A+ and they are well insulated to keep tenants warm and reduce heating bills. The homes are also fitted with solar panels to help drive down the energy bills of our tenants, as well as the latest smoke detection and sprinkler systems for fire prevention.
The build had to be paused early last year when the first Covid-19 lockdown was announced, however work restarted at the end of June 2020 when restrictions eased. Strict Covid safety measures were put in place for staff on-site so the build could be completed.
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Clare Mailer, the Council's Depute Director of Communities, said: "Affordable social housing is at a premium in rural communities like Meigle so it's fantastic to see the completion of this quality accommodation built by the Council. It's a tribute to everyone involved that we have managed to deliver this new development despite the ongoing pandemic. The properties will bring added vibrancy to the village and enhance the lives of all the tenants who live in the new homes.
"It especially pleasing to see how energy efficient these houses are. The tenants who live here will really notice the difference to their bills and the use of solar panels will also reduce the environmental impact of the homes.
"Building more quality affordable housing is a key priority Perth & Kinross Council. Our multi-million-pound building programme, combined with our work supporting new builds through Housing Associations, has already seen over 500 new homes delivered right across Perth and Kinross since 2012. This figure includes over 200 new Council homes. All of these new properties have been built to the very highest standards in areas where there is an acute shortage of affordable housing for local people."
The development was funded in partnership by Perth & Kinross Council and the Scottish Government, as part of the Council's commitment to increase the supply of high-quality social housing in the area.
