A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of work on a new 128-home development in the east of Glasgow.
Housing provider Sanctuary Scotland is bringing the homes for social and mid-market rent to Myreside Street, Carntyne. Delivered by AS Homes (Scotland), the properties are being built on a 2.48-hectare brownfield site which was previously the site of local steel fabricator, Brown McFarlane.
The development has been designed by S2 Architecture and comprises a mix of properties, including 38 one and two-bedroom flats across four-storey blocks, and a total of 90 two, three and four-bedroom houses.
The ‘barrier-free’ development will be fully accessible, with ‘spacious’ footpaths and entrances to all properties that support wheelchair access.
The scheme is ‘Secured by Design’ accredited and will incorporate passive surveillance and lighting throughout.
To achieve Silver Active Level with Gold Standard Aspect 1, AS Homes is taking a low carbon, fabric-first approach, with each property designed to enhance solar gain and make the most of natural light, reducing overall energy costs. A-rated boilers will also be installed in every property.
Completion is expected in 2025.
Gillian Lavety, development director for Scotland at Sanctuary, said, “We’re delighted to bring an array of affordable properties to the east of Glasgow, furthering our commitment to providing new high-quality homes for local communities and the people living in them. We look forward to watching this development progress in the coming months and seeing first-hand the opportunities it brings.”
Kieran Sexton, commercial director at AS Homes Scotland, added, “Carntyne provides a fantastic location with everything residents need right on their doorstep. We’re thrilled to be strengthening our relationship with Sanctuary and Glasgow City Council to support community growth and bring sustainable homes to the area. With a dynamic mix of properties, our development at Myreside Street will provide high quality homes that cater to all.”
Councillor Kenny McLean, convener for housing at Glasgow City Council, commented, “It is great to see work beginning on these new homes in Carntyne. Making so many flats and houses available for social rent will meet the needs of a wide variety of households – from single people to larger families – while contributing to the regeneration of the area. We are pleased to support Sanctuary as it builds these much-needed new homes, which will be a real asset to Carntyne.”
