A new affordable housing development in Helensburgh has opened to residents.
The project was constructed by The JR Group in partnership with Dunbritton Housing Association. The 12 apartments, which are accessed via East King Street, are available for social rent.
Work began last summer following funding from the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) and Argyll and Bute Council’s Strategic Housing Fund, as well as private funding from Dunbritton Housing Association.
Dunbritton chairperson Sephton MacQuire visited the flats upon completion to officially cut the ribbon and welcome residents. He said, “It was with great pleasure that I was asked to officially open our new Jeanie Deans development of twelve flats, both single and double occupancy. This was much needed in Helensburgh, where there are so many applicants on the Home Argyll housing register.
“This was achieved through excellent partnership working with our development consultants, MacDonald Cameron; the continued financial support of the CAF Bank and the Scottish Government; and The JR Group who constructed the development on time and within budget.”
The JR Group worked alongside MAST Architects, G3 Consulting Engineers, NBM Construction Cost Consultants and Macdonald & Cameron Ltd to bring the project to life.
Sandra Lindsay, development director, for The JR Group, added, “This was the first project we have delivered for Dunbritton Housing Association and we hope it marks the start of a great partnership and the first of many developments. We are proud to have delivered quality homes for the area at a time when towns across the country including Helensburgh, are in great need of more affordable housing.”
