MCTAGGART Construction has completed the build of 33 new affordable homes at Cartha Crescent in Paisley for Williamsburgh Housing Association.
The project was made possible through collaborative efforts with Renfrewshire Council and a grant of £3.2 million from The Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme. The project site, located approximately 1.3 km southeast of the town centre, was previously an unoccupied and disused area of land with a rich historical background.
In the 19th century, the site served as farmland and later, in the early 20th century, accommodated part of a double-track railway, eventually transitioning into housing and an infant school.
Throughout the development process, McTaggart Construction revealed that it engaged with local school and community groups. Efforts included organising curriculum events that reached over 600 young people across Renfrewshire and hosting career insight events.
Collaborating with employability partners such as Barnardo’s Works, Street League, and Invest in Renfrewshire, McTaggart Construction also launched a joint employability programme aimed at opening up career opportunities in the construction industry to young people and job seekers.
Site manager Allan Russell said, “Cartha Crescent has been an excellent development, and it holds a special place in my heart as it marks my first project in a leadership role. The opportunity to grow from starting out with McTaggart to leading this significant project highlights the dedication and commitment of the entire McTaggart Construction team.”
Jonathan Grant, CEO at Williamsburgh Housing Association, added, “This is a fantastic development providing much needed family homes in our community. The area has been completely transformed and everyone at WHA is thrilled for the tenants who have such a vibrant place to call home. I would like to express my thanks to the team at McTaggart Construction who have worked tirelessly to deliver this project.”
Visiting the site, George Adam MSP for Paisley commented, “It was a real pleasure to have the chance to visit these new energy efficient homes, they have a really modern design, they are very spacious, and I was very impressed with the structural elements and fittings within each new home. Williamsburgh Housing Association and McTaggart Construction have produced housing that is a credit to our town and the local community, they are to be congratulated. With a bit of help from the Scottish Government this is the type of affordable housing that we should aspire to create throughout Scotland.”
