The JR Group has handed over 31 new homes at Carrick Street in Ayr town centre to Ayrshire Housing.
The collection of self-contained flats were built for social rent and comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom properties.
The JR Group said the development – a purpose-built lifetime living apartment block – has been completed to an ‘exceptionally high standard’ and has benefited from key partners including architects APRL, engineers G3 and steel manufacturers GR Contracts.
As well as the new homes, The JR Group team has also created parking, a new access point and facilities, as well as communal open space and soft landscaping including a central courtyard area between the two blocks.
Andrew Dallas, project director for The JR Group, said, “It is great to be able to hand over this project to Ayrshire Housing. This site will offer some fantastic and much-needed new homes for Ayr, chosen for their accessibility and adaptability for residents looking to find a home close to the heart of Ayr town centre. The homes and flats are a great addition to Ayr, and we wish all the new residents a very warm welcome to their new homes.”
Carine Strain, head of property and development at Ayrshire Housing, added, “We are very proud of the development and the high standard of finish achieved by the JR Group. It is lovely to be able to provide a multi-use development with a focus on community and provide green spaces to city centre living.”
A memorial plaque has been installed at the Carrick Street site to commemorate senior site manager John McEwan, who was instrumental in bringing the site to fruition, who sadly passed away following a short illness during the build project.
Andrew Dallas said, “John was a hugely important part of The JR Group and was hugely instrumental in driving forward the Carrick Street site with both professionalism and enthusiasm. It felt important to us to create a memorial to such a much-loved and respected member of our team and we are grateful to the Ayrshire Housing for allowing such a fitting tribute.”
