Eight new properties have been completed by Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) in Oakfield, Tarbert.

The development is a mix of one- and two-bedroom homes.

M&K MacLeod was the appointed contractor for the scheme, which took more than a year to complete, at a value of just over £1m. Financial contributions were provided from the Scottish Government, ACHA and Argyll and Bute Council.

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The homes were opened by retired Sheltered Housing warden and housing volunteer Sandra MacKenzie.

Alastair MacGregor, ACHA Chief Executive, also attended the opening. He said: "To have Sandra carrying out this opening in her home village in a community where she gave so much to housing and caring is fully warranted.

"I have known Sandra for 10 years and in that time I would simply describe her as a Housing Hero. Unstinting service to her tenants and others, and she has also been a hardworking voluntary Committee member dedicated to helping those in housing need."

(JP/IT)