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24/04/2015

Dundee Council And Hillcrest HA Form Partnership

A partnership has been formed between Dundee City Council and Hillcrest Housing Association to develop socially rented houses on Alexander Street.

The public are encouraged to give their views on a development that is being planned for the area. The event will take place next week.

Housing Convenor, Councillor John Alexander, said: "I'm extremely pleased that the council is working with Hillcrest Housing Association, bringing forward housing redevelopment proposals for the land at Alexander Street. This will provide quality new affordable housing and continue the ongoing regeneration of the Hilltown."

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Hillcrest Housing Association's Director of Development and New Business, David Zwirlein, added: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Dundee City Council on the exciting redevelopment of the land at Alexander Street.

"The event on Thursday is a great opportunity for locals to take their first look at the plans and to discuss these on going proposals which promise to bring much needed quality affordable housing to the Hilltown area."

The public exhibition will be held at the MAXwell Centre, Carnegie Street, on 30 April, between 2pm and 8pm.

(LM/JP)

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