WORK is under way to build 46 homes near a shopping centre in Govan.

We previously reported that a mixture of one and two-bedroom flats will be built over two six-storey blocks on the corner of Golspie Street and Langlands Road.

It has now been revealed by Trust Housing Association that the homes will be for amenity housing and tenants over 55 years of age.

Glasgow Times:

Trust is working in partnership with Glasgow City Council and CCG (Scotland) to deliver the homes, which are due to be built by spring 2024. 

The development is part of Trust’s new build programme and will see almost £9 million invested in affordable housing via Glasgow City Council and Trust.

Councillor Kenny McLean, convenor for housing at Glasgow City Council, said: “It’s great to see the start of work on these homes for social rent in Govan, all the more so as they will meet a need for housing for people aged 55 and over.

Glasgow Times:

“This development – supported by the council – joins a series of other housing and regeneration projects taking place in the wider area, all of which will improve the quality of life for local people.”

The site is a former car park adjacent to the Govan Cross Shopping Centre, which benefits from excellent public transport links with Govan Subway Station and Govan Bus Terminal located metres away.

It is also in close proximity to Trust’s Glasgow office and retirement development on Elder Street.

Glasgow Times:

Rhona McLeod, Trust's chief executive, said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with both Glasgow City Council and CCG (Scotland) to deliver affordable homes in Glasgow and play our part in the regeneration of Govan, one of the many communities we serve across the length and breadth of Scotland.

“This is our first new build project with CCG (Scotland) and we look forward to developing a long-term relationship that has the potential to deliver affordable housing and meet local housing need.”