PLANS have been unveiled for what will be North Ayrshire Council’s largest ever council house development.
The former Ayrshire Central Hospital site in Irvine is set to be transformed into a modern, energy-efficient estate with 202 new homes in a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
The £50 million development which will be supported by an estimated £20 million of Scottish Government funding – will include a mix of general needs properties along with homes for wheelchair users and amenity bungalows to meet a wide range of residents’ needs.
Final plans for the development will be available to view at an event on October 24 at Castlepark Community in Irvine between 4pm and 6pm.
Councillor Tony Gurney, cabinet member for green environment and economy at North Ayrshire Council, said, “When work gets under way next year, we will be embarking on North Ayrshire Council’s largest ever housing development.
“We are already well on our way to meeting our commitment to build 1,625 new homes across North Ayrshire by 2028 and the homes at the former maternity unit site will bring us even closer to that target.
“The new sustainable homes will include zero direct emissions heating systems powered by air source heat pumps. They will all have enhanced building fabric, including triple glazing, to minimise heat loss and will include solar photovoltaic panels to help reduce energy bills. Each home will also include in curtilage provision for electrical vehicle charging. All these measures will support the council’s ambition for North Ayrshire to be net zero by 2030.”
