Councillors get first look at eco-friendly £9.8m modular housing project in South Ayrshire

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Councillors were given a first look at a £9.8 million eco-friendly modular housing project currently under construction in Ayrshire.The 63-unit development in Dundonald is Riverside Scotland’s first in South Ayrshire.

And the firm welcomed South Ayrshire Provost Iain Campbell, Councillor Martin Kilbride – buildings, housing and environment portfolio holder at South Ayrshire Council – and local councillor Julie Dettbarn to the site to see how it is all coming along.

The councillors were given a tour by Riverside Scotland’s managing director Diana MacLean.During modular construction, waste is up to 85 per cent less than it would be on traditional sites and 67 per cent less energy is required to produce a unit.The homes are built off-site by modular construction specialist Connect Modular Ltd, using an innovative and sustainable modular construction method.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The pioneering use of off-site technology makes a real difference in lowering the environmental impact of the construction process, energy consumption, building running costs and overall energy efficiency levels are substantially improved.Modules are completed to ceiling height – with kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing and electrics all installed before leaving the factory.The first modules were craned into position in June 2020 and the development is on track for completion this