Graham Construction to deliver 79 new social homes in Kilwinning

hub South West has agreed a £12.43 million social housing contract with Graham Construction to build 79 new homes in Kilwinning on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.The deal is the fourth of four new innovative housing projects currently being developed with hub South West in partnership with the local authority.Both parties have signed-off on a £12.43m social housing contract with Graham Construction to build the new St Michael’s Wynd community of 79 new homes in Kilwinning. Through hub South West’s unique and innovative approach North Ayrshire’s investment in this development is expected to lead to a host of economic activity which, in turn, will secure additional social value in the area.The bespoke initiative, designed by architects NORR, has been developed with a focus on residents’ wellbeing with the creation of open space and safe streets supporting a community of energy efficient sheltered housing, wheelchair liveable and supported living homes.The new neighbourhood will integrate with, and complement the amenities already provided, in the area as well as permitting new connections through the existing communities to the wider Kilwinning urban environment, town centre, and the Garnock river.Work will get under way on the development in autumn/winter 2020 and is expected to be complete by spring 2022.