Nicola Sturgeon has opened a £10.2 million social housing development in Govan.

The First Minister unveiled the 49 affordable homes at Cromdale Square by Linthouse Housing Association as part of a huge regeneration for the city.

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The properties have been created on the site of the former Drumoyne Primary School with financial support from Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government.

Ms Sturgeon – MSP for Glasgow Southside - also revealed a commemorative plaque marking her visit and met with newly-moved residents.

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Nicola Sturgeon said: “It’s a pleasure to cut the ribbon on Linthouse Housing Association’s latest development.

“Developments like this one are a vital part of the Scottish Government’s housing strategy, providing high quality social housing.

“This is particularly true when they can bring derelict and disused buildings back into positive use for local people.

“Govan has always held a special place in my heart and I’m delighted to see this latest addition to a great area.”

 

 

The homes have welcomed new life into the location where the school once stood – just off Shieldhall Road - which had lain semi-derelict since the structure, built in the 1930s, was closed in 2010.

Irene C McFarlane, Chief Executive of Linthouse Housing Association, called the opening a “huge step forward for affordable housing in our community” adding: “The transformation of this site into attractive new homes has lifted the local community’s spirits.

“We readily acknowledge the financial support of Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government who share our vision of creating new affordable homes for the people we serve in our community.

“The 49 properties include a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom homes and apartments with four being wheelchair accessible. Interestingly, the former janitor’s property has been restored into a large family home – again helping to preserve the link with the location’s past.

“Govan is undergoing significant regeneration at present with a planned new bridge linking the area with Partick, the restoration of the Clyde steamer TS Queen Mary at Pacific Quay and hundreds of new homes for affordable rent which have been built or are still to be constructed.”