A £30 million housing development has commenced construction in Aberdeen.

Contractor Ogilvie Construction hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the scheme.

This project will see 283 properties built in Wellheads Road in Dyce for Aberdeen City Council. It will contribute to a target of 2,000 additional local authority homes in the city.

The site will include of a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom units across four buildings, each five storeys, with green open spaces, outdoor seating and children's play areas.


Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Jenny Laing said: "The work at Wellheads Road accelerates our ambitious council housing programme, which is already delivering a raft of new homes.

"Improving the quality of life for residents is fundamental to everything this Council does and the provision of high quality, affordable housing offering a range of tenancies is central to that.

"Our Local Outcome Improvement Plan has at its heart place-making and we are committed to creating inclusive communities where people feel connected and valued."

Donald MacDonald, Managing Director, Ogilvie Construction, added: "We are proud to be working with Aberdeen City Council to deliver new housing that will provide a quality environment for future residents and the local community.

"The new homes will be constructed to the highest quality using modern, sustainable materials."

(CM)