The Minister for Housing, Paul McLennan MSP will today officially open Craigdale Housing Association’s 36 newly built development in Castlemilk, Glasgow. Developed on the site of a former Parish Church at Glenacre Terrace, the affordable homes have been developed on behalf of Craigdale Housing Association by AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd. on the site of the former Castlemilk West Church.
Commenting on the project Mr McLennan said: “I congratulate Craigdale Housing Association on the opening of these 36 new affordable flats. Supported by £3.4 million Scottish Government funding these one and two bedroom properties, including wheelchair accessible flats, are providing the new residents with warm, energy efficient homes which meet their needs. These homes will contribute to our ambitious target of delivering 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, of which at least 70% will be available for social rent.”
The anew development comprises a mix of energy-efficient one and two bedroom properties, including wheelchair accessible flats, were built at a cost of £ 5.6 million, comprising of £ 3.4 million of subsidy from Glasgow City Council’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme and £ 2.2 million in private borrowing from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
To encourage the use of scenic cycle routes surrounding the development and sustainable transport methods, Craigdale has provided bike storage facilities that maximises use of the site’s outdoor space to allow cyclists easy access. All residents also have use of on-site parking and recycling facilities.
The development has been landscaped to create a vibrant, interactive community space for residents with a safe play area for children and outdoor seating. The properties enjoy stunning views north over the city and beyond.
Des Phee, Chair of the Board of Craigdale Housing Association, said: “At Craigdale we are thrilled to have our first new build homes at affordable rents available after more than a decade of not developing new homes. The properties are stunning and being able to house 36 families in modern, energy efficient homes is amazing, especially during the current cost of living crisis. We have spoken to the new tenants at length, and they are all over the moon with their new homes. Craigdale Housing Association pride ourselves on supporting our tenants and the community of Castlemilk and being able to provide homes that are built in an attractive environment benefits the whole area.”
Councillor Kenny McLean, Convener for Housing at Glasgow City Council, said: “It is great to see the completion of these 36 new affordable homes in Castlemilk, and the council is pleased to have supported such a development. These high-quality homes will be fantastic for individuals and families to live in and will really suit a wide range of people with their energy-efficiency leading to reduced bills, and the play facilities and access to cycle tracks making this an ideal place for children to grow up.”
Kieran Sexton, Commercial Director at AS Homes Scotland, said: “Successfully bringing much-needed affordable homes to the Castlemilk area has been a fantastic achievement for our team. Times are tough and we’re all affected by the current cost of living crisis in different ways, so we do our utmost to deliver homes that are not only attractive, but also sustainable and cost-efficient for residents. AS Homes (Scotland) is committed to providing community benefits and has donated a defibrillator to Craigdale Housing Association to give back to the local area.”
