Work to commence on Dingwall housing project

With coronavirus restrictions continuing to ease across Scotland, work is set to commence at a brand new residential development of six flats in Dingwall.No.1-6 Joe Yates Court, from local developer Ark Estates, will comprise six one-bedroom flats over three floors, providing much needed affordable housing in the town.Located in the heart of the county capital, Joe Yates Court – named in honour of one of the town’s great characters – boasts easy access to Dingwall’s main pedestrianised shopping street.After an unforeseen delay to the project caused by the impacts of the coronavirus crisis, the kick-off of the project from Ark Estates – headed up by former Dingwall Academy pupil, Willie Gray – is being widely welcomed in the community.With the local economy and the construction sector hit hard by lockdown, work commencing at the new residential development is the latest sign of the green shoots of recovery for the Highlands, but James Manson from principal contractor O’Brien Homes, is keen to stress that the return to work on the site will be carried out adhering to enhanced safety measures.