Work starts on 980-home South Queensferry scheme

Site work is starting for a Cala Homes development of 980 new homes in South Queensferry following the appointment of the lead earthworks contractor.Cala Homes’ Builyeon Road site lies between the Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge approaches. Family-owned civil engineering contractor I&H Brown has been been appointed by Cala to undertake the bulk earthworks, which are expected to be complete by the end of this year. Drainage and infrastructure works for the main spine road are forecast to be completed next March.The 44ha development of 980 homes also has provision for a new primary school, a care home and commercial units including a food store, restaurants and fuel filling station.Total Section 75 (planning gain) contributions by Cala for the Builyeon Road site will exceed £11m. Cala’s nearby Queensferry Heights development will see a further £2.5 million raised through Section 75 payments.The development designs were crafted following online consultations and engagement with the local community, guided by the Queensferry & District Community Council (QDCC).