SANCTUARY Scotland recently welcomed housing secretary Màiri McAllan MSP to mark the completion of 44 new affordable homes in Cumbernauld.
The £9 million Adam Place development in Seafar has seen the disused former Lennox House commercial site transformed into a range of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for social rent.
Completion of the site marks another milestone in Sanctuary’s regeneration work in Cumbernauld, as part of a wider programme to meet the need for more affordable housing.
The new homes have been built by CCG, while the project has been supported by funding from the Scottish Government.
Sanctuary Scotland has invested heavily in Cumbernauld in recent years, completing the construction of 588 new homes as part of a long-term regeneration programme that included the demolition of 12 high-rise blocks.
The organisation’s investment in affordable housing and wider regeneration in the town is continuing, with plans currently submitted to North Lanarkshire Council for a further development of 199 affordable homes in a town centre location.
The new properties have been developed with accessibility in mind, with all flats suitable for future adaption with wet rooms or for wheelchair access. Sustainability is also a key feature, with a zero-emission exhaust air source heat pump system throughout and each property having a dedicated parking space with electric vehicle charging points.
Housing secretary Màiri McAllan said, “Sanctuary Housing’s transformation of the former Lennox House in Cumbernauld, into a mix of 44 much needed affordable homes, is a welcome addition in an area experiencing high demand for housing. I’m also pleased the Scottish Government was able to contribute £6.082 million towards this project which is part of Sanctuary Housing’s wider regeneration programme in the area.”
Gillian Lavety, Sanctuary’s development director for Scotland, added, “We’re proud to have worked with the Scottish Government and North Lanarkshire Council to transform this important site in Cumbernauld into these much-needed new affordable homes for local people. We were delighted to be able to show the housing secretary the finished development and to hear such positive feedback from our new residents.”
David Wylie, CCG (Scotland) MD, said, “Adam Place is the latest example of how land-led projects and CCG’s in-house expertise can unlock sites to deliver high-quality housing at pace. From land acquisition through to design, manufacturing and construction, the development was delivered entirely by CCG and represents another successful collaboration with Sanctuary in Cumbernauld.”
