AS Homes (Scotland) is constructing the units on behalf of Barrhead Housing Association and Briar Homes. The Scottish Government provided Barrhead Housing Association with grant funding of more than £646,000 to deliver the homes.

The development includes a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom homes for sale and for affordable rent. Work is anticipated to be complete by the end of Summer 2022 when Barrhead’s tenants will be able to move into the new homes. These high quality homes will contain a number of features designed to help tenants reduce their carbon footprint. This includes up to the minute energy efficient heating systems, high insulation standards and PPV solar panels to help reduce energy consumption. The 35 homes are built around an attractive landscaped green space.

Barrhead Housing Association’s chief executive Lorna Wilson at a recent site visit said: “With the previous building demolished some time ago, it is fantastic to see the land at last being put to good use. There is a huge need for social housing across East Renfrewshire including Barrhead. The range of homes being delivered here at Eden Grove demonstrates the commitment to increasing the availability of affordable homes in the Barrhead area. It has been good to be onsite once more to see good work being carried out by our partners AS Homes.”

Phil Daws, head of environment from East Renfrewshire Council, added: “East Renfrewshire Housing Services are delighted to support this development as part of the council’s priority for the provision of good quality, affordable housing for our residents.”

AS Homes managing director, Paul Kelly, commented: “I am delighted to see that Eden Grove is progressing well. The project, alongside a further 27 homes for Briar Homes that are also being created, is bringing much-needed, highly energy-efficient homes to East Renfrewshire and we look forward to welcoming the new residents this summer.”