Location
Clydebank, Dalmuir
Address
Castle St and Square, Beatty St, French St, Jellicoe St, Roberts St, Beardmore Place, Clydebank, G81 4H
Description
The Dalmuir regeneration project involves the phased demolition of 292 obsolete tenement flats and associated phased construction of 162 new houses and flats on two sites straddling the Forth and Clyde Canal at Dalmuir.
During phase one of the regeneration project, two new four-storey blocks will be built on Jellicoe Street, while low-rise houses with gardens will be built along the south side of Castle Street and Beatty Street. Each of the 31 new homes - including two properties suitable for wheelchair users - will be allocated to existing Dalmuir residents at affordable rents.
In preparation for phase 1B of the project, tenants in two tenement blocks in Beatty Street are currently relocating to other Link flats in Dalmuir. The vacated blocks will be demolished to make way for a further 11 new houses. Like most of the original flats in Dalmuir, many of which have already been demolished, the Beatty Street properties are in very poor condition, with residents suffering problems including dampness, sagging floors, inadequate heating systems and a lack of thermal and noise insulation.
The Link Group, who are leading this project, plan to work with the local community and partner agencies. Their vision is to meet the need for quality, affordable homes for the people of Dalmuir. The housing mix of the new scheme will ensure that those who are less mobile can access their homes more easily and families can enjoy more spacious properties with gardens. The high quality design and specification will minimise fuel poverty while the whole project will ensure that the local community can thrive - now and in the future.
Cost
£17m
Current status
Phases 1 and 1B (42 houses and flats) are currently on site and due for completion Autumn 2008. Phases 2 and 3 (72 houses and flats) currently delayed. Beardmore Place (48 units) planning approval granted and estimate site start 2008/2009.
Timescale
2007 - 2012
Lead partner
Link Group Ltd
Other partners
Multi agency project team consists of Dalmuir Tenants & Residents Association, Link Group and its subsidiaries Linkwide and Link Housing Association, West Dunbartonshire Council Departments, Local councillors, MSP, Strathclyde Police.
Project team
Design team:
Architects - Anderson Bell Christie Architects
QS - Reid Associates
Engineer - Scott Bennett Associates
Website
Link Housing
Contact details
John McDowall, John McDowall, Development Manager , Linkwide, 01324 417 164, JMCD@linkhaltd.co.uk