The JR Group has marked the official commencement of its first housing development in collaboration with North Lanarkshire Council, with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Coshneuk Road site in Millerston.

This £4.2 million project will transform a former council depot into a new community comprising 17 high-quality homes. The development will feature a diverse mix of one and two-bedroom flats, along with two, three, and four-bedroom houses, and a specially designed accessible bungalow, catering to a range of local housing needs.

The JR Group is committed to delivering modern, sustainable homes that adhere to the highest design and construction standards while also contributing to Scotland's wider net-zero targets. These new residences will incorporate renewable ground source heat pump systems, solar panels, triple glazing, and advanced insulation. These features are designed to ensure exceptional energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance comfort for future tenants.

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This milestone project is an integral part of North Lanarkshire Council's ambitious strategy to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035. The development is supported by grant funding from the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme and is anticipated to be completed by spring 2026.

Gary McGregor, Managing Director of The JR Group, expressed his excitement: "It's a well-thought-out development that reflects our shared commitment to sustainable, high-quality housing that meets the evolving needs of local people."

Housing Convener, Councillor Michael McPake, who cut the first sod, welcomed the start of another council housing project in an area of high demand, noting its contribution to job creation and boosting the local economy.