Construction Begins at Former Coatbridge School Site

One of the largest new council housing developments in North Lanarkshire is now on site in Coatbridge and is set to bring 127 new homes to the area.

Construction is underway on the project, which will be delivered by CCG (Scotland), on the vacant ground at the former Columba High School in Whifflet, and forms part of North Lanarkshire Council’s new supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.

The range of homes includes flats, semi-detached properties and bungalows, with 22 of these being wheelchair suitable and a further 57 amenity houses, meaning they can adapt over time to meet tenants’ needs.

Designed and built to the highest standard through CCG’s offsite construction methods, the new homes feature solar panels, EV charging points and modern, energy-efficient heating systems.

A sod-cutting event took place to mark the 66^th Council development beginning on site.

Housing Convener, Councillor Michael McPake cut the first sod and was joined by local councillors Andrew Bustard and Geraldine Woods together with representatives from North Lanarkshire Council and CCG.

Councillor McPake said: “In addition to delivering fantastic new housing for Coatbridge, the development will bring benefits to the local community, including local jobs, work experience placements and financial support for community projects.

“Built in the heart of the local community, the homes are close to local amenities and have excellent transport links. We’re continuing to make significant progress transforming communities and building new homes across North Lanarkshire, which are meeting the needs of our tenants now and for generations to come.”

The £26.8m project is supported by a £13.2m contribution from the Scottish Government. The development is anticipated to be completed by Autumn 2027.

CCG Managing Director, David Wylie, said: “Our site start at School Street marks another significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with North Lanarkshire Council – a collaboration that has, for over half a decade, helped transform communities and the lives of tenants across the region.

“The project is of great importance to Coatbridge, with 127 much-needed affordable homes not only helping to address local housing needs and demands, but also stimulating job creation and providing valuable training opportunities for young people.”

Pictured (left to right): Ryan Marshall, Project Development Officer; James Stevenson, Housing Development Manager Billy Hetherton, Project Manager (all NLC); Housing Convener, Councillor Michael McPake; Local Councillor Andrew Bustard; Local Councillor Geraldine Woods, Jim Stewart, Locality Housing Manager; Pam Humphries, Chief Officer (Place) (both NLC); Paul Muldoon, Contracts Manager; Chris Dickie, Site Manager and David Wylie, Managing Director (all CCG).