Construction starts on two Lanarkshire housing developments

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Construction work is now underway on two council housing developments at neighbouring sites in North Lanarkshire.A total of 40 new homes are to be built at Petersburn Road in Airdrie, on the site of the former Petersburn Primary; while another 16 are being built a short walk away at Glenacre Drive.Both sites will have a mixture of houses, bungalows and cottage flats, ranging fron one to four bedrooms and with 16 of the new properties being wheelchair accessible.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android North Lanarkshire housing convener Heather Brannan-McVey cut the first sod at the two Airdrie sites to mark the start of building work on the developments, which are part of the council’s plans to provide 5000 new homes by 2035.She was joined by Airdrie South ward councillors Sandy Watson and Michael McBride, council staff and Gary Climson, chairman of project contractors McTaggart Construction.Both developments are being supported by Scottish Government funding and are set to create jobs and work placements for the local community.The new homes on Petersburn Road are on the site of the former primary schoool, which merged with nearby Dunrobin four years ago into the new £17.5 million Hilltop Primary.