Local MSP Humza Yousaf helps housing association begin building work

Work is now under way on a multi-million pound homes boost for Govan.CCG (Scotland) Ltd is building over 82 new homes and an office for Elderpark Housing near Govan Cross.The £15 million development will also breathe new life into an iconic former school bequeathed to the Govan community in the 19th Century.Local MSP and cabinet secretary for justice Humza Yousaf assisted by Baillie John Kane on behalf of Glasgow City Council and Elderpark chairperson Elspeth Millen officially kicked off the work which will transform an area of the community with much-needed housing.The Mast Architects-designed development of 70 flats and 12 houses is being built at Nethan Street within sight of Govan subway station.The restoration of the former Hills Trust school is a key part of the work. The school in Golspie Street will be restored as new offices for Elderpark Housing bringing to an end years of dereliction and will give this magnificent building a new lease of life. The conservation repair of this B-listed building is being part funded by the Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and Glasgow City Council.During a tour of the site and Elderpark’s existing offices, Elderpark chief executive Gary Dalziel briefed Humza on the work of the organisation, particularly on its regeneration and community work.Elderpark expects the homes to be ready by summer 2020 and the school to be completed by the end of this year.