NEW images have been released detailing the progress being made on the Wester Hailes net zero carbon affordable housing development in Edinburgh.
Located at the former Wester Hailes Health Centre site, the City of Edinburgh Council has appointed CCG (Scotland) Ltd to deliver 73 properties. The development will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom flats, with five of the homes designed to be wheelchair accessible.
The site will also include a central recreational space with play facilities, a rain garden, structured landscaping, private gardens and terraces, and access to pedestrian and cycle routes.
Lezley Marion Cameron, the council’s housing, homelessness and fair work convener, said, “I am delighted to see the work progressing on our ambitious plans to transform Wester Hailes into one of Edinburgh’s 20-minute neighbourhoods. I also warmly welcome the direct benefits to local people which this development will deliver in terms of employment and training opportunities.
“These new homes at Murrayburn Gate will deliver much-needed high-quality, net zero carbon housing and provide improved access to green spaces and community services – all essential attributes of thriving and inclusive local communities, and reflective of our efforts to address Edinburgh’s ongoing housing emergency.
CCG MD David Wylie added, “We are delighted to have commenced construction at Murrayburn Gate – another example of how the City of Edinburgh Council and CCG are working together to address localised housing needs and demand across the city region. The development is set to have a positive impact on the Wester Hailes community, not only through the delivery of high-quality, highly energy efficient homes, but also by job creation, various training opportunities, and localised charitable investment. I look forward to seeing how the development progresses over months ahead, as we work towards full completion in late-2026.”
As part of the project, CCG will deliver a programme of community benefits, including employment and training opportunities, as well as support for local initiatives during the construction phase.
