The JR Group has started work on a new sheltered housing development on Bank Street in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, set to provide 22 one-bedroom flats for West Dunbartonshire Council.

Representatives from the company joined the council's Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, and officials at a sod-cutting ceremony to signal the beginning of construction.

The project is being delivered on a brownfield site previously occupied by a medical centre, demolished several years ago. Alongside the purpose-built flats, the scheme includes a residents' common room and staff facilities.

Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, Convener of Housing and Communities, said: "This is an important development, taking account of the needs of our community and providing homes which are suitable for older people.

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"I am delighted that this development has begun which will occupy this central Alexandria site."

Construction is expected to take around 60 weeks and marks the first project The JR Group has undertaken for West Dunbartonshire Council.

To deliver the scheme, The JR Group will utilise several in-house divisions, including Sprinkler Scotland and DC Timber – its timber frame business.

Gary McGregor, managing director for The JR Group, said: "The development at Bank Street will deliver quality housing that offers the opportunity to live independently while benefiting from an on-site team and an area to socialise, helping West Dumbartonshire Council accommodate more people who require additional support.

"We are pleased to begin work to transform this derelict land into a modern sheltered housing complex that helps support residents in the community and look forward to its completion in 2027.

"While undertaking the project we'll also be working closely with the council to support the community where we can though initiatives such as welcoming work experience placements and apprenticeships, giving the future and up-and-coming workforce in the area the opportunity to gain construction experience."