Cabinet Secretary for Housing Màiri McAllan has visited Cumbernauld town centre to mark the completion of 44 new affordable homes.

The Adam Place development in Seafar has turned the disused former Lennox House commercial plot into a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments for social rent, delivered by CCG (Scotland) on behalf of Sanctuary Scotland.

Its completion is another step in Sanctuary's wider regeneration of Cumbernauld, a programme that has seen several high-rise blocks demolished and replaced with modern homes, including the award-winning Burns Road.

Using a land-led approach, CCG managed the project from land acquisition through design, planning, manufacturing and construction, deploying its in-house divisions to complete the build in 18 months.

David Wylie, CCG (Scotland) Managing Director, said: "Adam Place is the latest example of how land-led projects and CCG's in-house expertise can unlock sites to deliver high-quality housing at pace.

"From land acquisition through to design, manufacturing and construction, the development was delivered entirely by CCG and represents another successful collaboration with Sanctuary in Cumbernauld.

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"The positive feedback from residents is evidence of the success of partnership working, and we are delighted that the Cabinet Secretary was able to experience this first-hand."

Each flat has been designed to accommodate future adaptations, such as wet rooms or wheelchair access.

Sustainability has been prioritised, with an innovative zero-emissions Nibe exhaust air source heat pump system providing space heating and hot water.

Housing secretary Màiri McAllan said: "Sanctuary Housing's transformation of the former Lennox House in Cumbernauld, into a mix of 44 much-needed affordable homes, is a welcome addition in an area experiencing high demand for housing. I'm also pleased the Scottish Government was able to contribute £6.082 million towards this project, which is part of Sanctuary Housing's wider regeneration programme in the area."

Gillian Lavety, Sanctuary's development director for Scotland, said: "We're proud to have worked with the Scottish Government and North Lanarkshire Council to transform this important site in Cumbernauld into these much-needed new affordable homes for local people. We were delighted to be able to show the housing secretary the finished development and to hear such positive feedback from our new residents."

James Stevenson, housing development manager at North Lanarkshire Council, added: "This is a great example of partners working together to deliver the quality, affordable homes our communities need. Developments like this complement our own extensive new build council housing programme, helping to increase the supply of modern, energy-efficient homes across North Lanarkshire.

"By bringing new housing to sites like this in Cumbernauld, we're not only creating much-needed homes for local residents but also supporting the wider regeneration of our towns and communities."