Shettleston Housing Association to transform former school
The site was purchased by Shettleston Housing Association in 2018, and the new design and build contract with The JR Group is set to breathe new life into the area.
Shettleston Housing Association has secured planning consent to transform the former St Mark’s primary school site into a new, family-focused development.
Following a competitive tender, Paisley-based construction firm, The JR Group, has been appointed by the association as a design and build contractor to deliver the project on the edge of Tollcross Park.
The former school closed in 2004 and has lain derelict after being subject to a fire in 2012. The site was purchased by the association in 2018, and the new design and build contract with The JR Group is set to breathe new life into the area with the construction of 44 social rented homes, featuring a mix of eight cottage flats, 19 flats and 17 houses.
Construction of these high-quality, energy-efficient homes is due to commence this summer, with properties designed to achieve Glasgow City Council’s Gold Hybrid standard. Funding for the project has been secured through Glasgow City Council’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme and from the association’s own loan finance via Royal Bank of Scotland.
The association and The JR Group are working closely with a range of partners, including architect Anderson Bell & Christie, to finalise the detailed proposals for this exciting project.
The association said it is "thrilled to be progressing the St Mark’s site following a challenging year for new build construction".
Lesley Scoffield, Chair of Shettleston Housing Association, said: “The association is delighted to be able to deliver 44 new, social rented homes on this prominent site. St Mark’s has had a few false starts. We’re now really looking forward to transforming this area into much needed, larger family homes that, we hope, will complement the established neighbourhood in this part of Shettleston.”
Andrew Dallas, Project Director for The JR Group, said he’s “delighted” to be working with the association to bring forward plans to deliver new social housing in Shettleston.
He said: “We’re over the moon to have won the construction contract for this exciting project. This is the first time we have worked with Shettleston Housing Association. We’re delighted to be striking up a working relationship with them.
“The former St Marks Primary School is a site that many are keen to see redeveloped and brought back to life, so we’re confident that this social housing development will be a welcome boost to this already popular area. We’re looking forward to getting started with works this summer.”