February 19, 2017

Flats to rent in Fort William Highland

photo of site Work has started to transform the site of a former medical center in Fort William into accommodation for rental.

a partnership between Lochaber Housing Association plus the Highland Council might find the site of former Belhaven Ward, which closed its doorways in 2013, redeveloped within the after that year generate a mixture of bungalows and 1 and 2 bedroomed flats for rent.

Five wheel-chair fully available bungalows is going to be rented to tenants because of the Highland Council as the Lochaber Housing Association will book the 8 brand new flats.

The Contractor, R.E. Campbell, is on-site undertaking groundworks utilizing the work due to be finished because of the end of June the following year

The £1.6m task is being part funded by a Scottish Government Housing Grant using Highland Small Communities Housing Trust acting as representative for the Council and Lochaber Housing Association. .

Chief of Lochaber region, Highland Councillor Thomas MacLennan stated: “Since the Belhaven Ward shut its doorways in 2013 the website has actually lain empty thus I have always been happy to note that close cooperation working has led to this task getting off the floor. There is certainly outstanding demand for hired housing in Fort William that fits the needs of the ageing population and individuals with transportation problems thus I believe this web site with quick access into town is perfect. We look forward to inviting tenants to their brand new domiciles next year.”

Blair Allan, Chief Executive of Lochaber Housing Association Ltd stated: “We tend to be delighted to be integrating utilizing the Highland Council regarding redevelopment for the previous Belhaven Ward. It Really Is a fantastic task, becoming such a significant area in Fort William, and we also tend to be certain that the housing which will be provided there will be a genuine asset on city and get some way to handling the great need there was for affordable housing right here.”