OGILVIE Construction has started work on the £6.93 million delivery of 23 Passivhaus properties in Danderhill on behalf of Midlothian Council.
The one and two-bedroom flats will be built in two blocks at the site of the village’s former library and leisure centre, with work expected to be completed by summer 2026. The properties, which have been designed by architect Architype, retain heat from the sun and require very little additional heating or cooling, the local authority said.
Midlothian Council’s cabinet member for housing, councillor Stuart McKenzie, commented, “It’s great to see work underway on our latest energy-efficient and affordable council homes. These homes are helping us towards our commitment to make significant progress towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while tackling poverty.”
Grier Edmead, operations director at Ogilvie Construction, added, “We are proud to be working with Midlothian Council again to deliver high quality, energy efficient homes in Danderhall. As always, our site team will engage with nearby residents to keep them advised of progress of construction work and ensure minimum disruption throughout the project.”
