Dingwall social housing development boasts ‘stunning location’ close to schools
TWENTY new homes are ready to welcome tenants in Ross-shire’s county town.
Highland Council has taken ownership from contractor at Tulloch Square/Castle and Green Lady Court in Dingwall.
The Highland Council has taken ownership from contractor Capstone for 20 units that include a mix of housing tenancy opportunities including:
four 3-bedroom semi-detached villas,
four 2-bedroom cottage flats; and
twelve 2-bedroom communal flats.
All twenty properties will be available for social rent.
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Cllr Graham MacKenzie, Dingwall and Seaforth area chair and local ward member, said: “This is a stunning location for the 20 new homes now available in Dingwall.
“They are situated in a fantastic location, just minutes walking from both Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy.”
Chair of the council housing and property committee, Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair, added: “The demand for affordable housing is felt throughout the Highlands, and across Scotland as a whole. We are committed to meeting the Highland housing challenge by building more homes and exploring solutions with our partners.
“The new properties in Dingwall provide a welcome addition to the Council’s commitments to provide sustainable and energy efficient affordable social rental homes for both families and individuals.”
Rhona Donnelly, managing director of Capstone Construction said: "We are delighted to hand over 20 new homes in Dingwall providing much needed accommodation to the town.
“This is our first project as a developer to Highland Council and look forward to delivering more affordable housing under this model in the future."
This housing development was supported through funding from the Scottish Government of £2,418,801.
