A “challenging” £3.2 million Perth housing development was officially opened on Friday.
Fairfield Housing Co-operative Association is one of the main partners behind the project which has seen 38 affordable rented homes built on the former site of Zoo nightclub in the city’s Canal Street.
Work was completed late last year but the official opening scheduled for March was delayed due to the Arctic blast which hit the UK over the winter.
On Friday, Grant Ager, chief executive of Fairfield Housing Co-operative Association, expressed his delight at the opening of the development.
“The initial opening in March had to be delayed because of the ‘beast from the east,’ he said.
“This was a challenging project with it being on a narrow city centre site and significant praise goes to our contractors for delivering such a high quality product which our tenants are absolutely delighted with.
“It’s a main road so the contractor had to work in a very tight space.”
“The whole facade and feel of the street has been lifted to a higher level and it is definitely an asset to Perth city centre housing provision. Being located within Perth town centre conservation area, there is a very high level of external finish offering a contemporary look.”
He continued: “Demand for affordable homes is at a record high amongst young people who are still struggling to get on the property market and older people want to live near amenities in the city centre.”
Rena Crichton, chair of Fairfield Housing, added: “The Fairfield board and myself are delighted to be here today and very happy with the outcome of this project. It’s a great way to start our 30th year in business.”
The Scottish Government provided £2 million towards the project, with Fairfield Housing supplying £1.2 million through private finance from a bank.
