The shadow transport minister visited an East Kilbride development which is part of a huge growth area in the town.
Graham Simpson MSP, who is also convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s cross party group on housing, visited Sequoia Meadows, at Jackton, to see the progress made to date.
He also heard more about CALA’s longer-term plans for the site, which is part of a wider residential development that will deliver thousands of new homes by a range of housebuilders.
Part of the East Kilbride Community Growth Area (CGA), the Sequoia Meadows development will form part of a new community featuring a new primary school, several play areas, amenity space and a mixed-use retail component.
New cycle and footpaths will encourage and promote sustainable lifestyles and create safe access to local amenities within the 19 acre-plus site.
A new spine road running through the CGA will also deliver a new connection from Lindsayfield to Jackton.
The development will also contribute to South Lanarkshire Council’s housebuilding programme by supporting the delivery of 250 affordable homes, including the 24 affordable homes currently being built by CALA, as local demand for housing continues to rise.
CALA’s first phase of development, released back in July, offers apartments, terraced housing and detached family homes in various styles and sizes which should meet with widespread appeal.
All homes and apartment buildings will also be fitted with solar panels to help buyers run their homes more sustainably, and cost-effectively.
The Central Scotland Tory Central told Lanarkshire Live : “It was great to see first-hand the plans CALA Homes have put in place for their new development at Jackton and to see the scheme being built.
“I was pleased to see the good mix of house types and tenures on the development and to be shown the site of a new school.
“It is part of massive development which will have a significant impact on the town.
“Building something on this scale shows the need for authorities to plan ahead in terms of infrastructure and public services.
“As the convener of the cross party group on housing we spoke about the challenges facing developers but also the need to properly engage with communities.
“I look forward to seeing how the community growth area develops.”
Graham McNeil, land director for CALA, told us : “It was great to show Graham Simpson MSP around our Jackton site and discuss in detail how it will support the wider region’s ambitious growth plans.
"We welcome his endorsement of the development and look forward to other opportunities to engage with local stakeholders regarding our future plans.”
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