Robertson makes progress on Caledonia development

A £9.2 million project that will bring modern affordable homes to families in Inverness has moved a step closer to completion as the first timber frames are installed.The new community in Slackbuie includes 69 environmentally friendly houses and flats, with construction work being delivered by Robertson Partnership Homes on behalf of Caledonia Housing Association.Each home is built to last, using high-quality timber frames with solar panels installed to provide tenants with environmentally sustainable energy. Construction work got underway in April with work expected to complete in a year’s time, with the first residents set to move in ahead of Christmas 2020.The project also includes wider community benefits, with Robertson Partnership Homes working closely with Inverness High School to gather ideas and designs for a public art project, with an aim to involve the local community with the build as well as provide young people with an insight into the industry through site visits and talks.Prior to construction work beginning, archaeological investigations carried out by a Robertson sub-contractor revealed some significant findings which will add to the historical information available for this part of Inverness. The full details are set to be revealed in a document released by the Highland Council.