A sod-cutting ceremony has signalled the start of construction on a sheltered housing complex in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, which will deliver 22 one-bedroom flats on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council.
Representatives from The JR Group joined convener of housing and communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and council officials to mark the occasion.
The complex will be built on brownfield land which was previously the location of a medical centre that was demolished several years ago. Alongside the apartments, there will be a dedicated common room for residents, as well as a staff facilities area.
The project is expected to take around 60 weeks and is the first The JR Group has undertaken on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council. The contractor revealed it will draw on several of its in-house divisions to deliver the work, including Sprinkler Scotland and DC Timber.
Gary McGregor, MD for The JR Group, said, “The development at Bank Street will deliver quality housing that offers the opportunity to live independently while benefiting from an on-site team and an area to socialise, helping West Dumbartonshire Council accommodate more people who require additional support. We are pleased to begin work to transform this derelict land into a modern sheltered housing complex that helps support residents in the community and look forward to its completion in 2027.
“While undertaking the project we’ll also be working closely with the council to support the community where we can though initiatives such as welcoming work experience placements and apprenticeships, giving the future and up-and-coming workforce in the area the opportunity to gain construction experience.”
