PLANS to transform nearly 400 new affordable homes and a community hub were revealed in updated plans to transform the Wynford area in Maryhill, Glasgow.
Wheatley Homes Glasgow has announced that they will be increasing the planned investment from £73m to £100m, which will be used to create 386 new homes, a two-storey community hub, green spaces and a new play park.
Chris Quinn, a Wheatley Homes Glasgow tenant and co-chair of Wyndford Futures Focus Group, said: “These are hugely exciting times for Wyndford. This £100m regeneration will shape our community for the better, not only for the people who live here today, but for families and generations to come.
“Residents told us they want larger homes in Wyndford – and more than 40% of the new homes will have three bedrooms or more to help encourage families back to the area. “
A total of 85% of the new homes will be for social rent, and 15% for mid-market rent. This is for low-income households with a combined earning of less than £40k a year.
A community hub, to be owned and managed by Glasgow City Council, is set to be built to replace the old building. Its facilities will include a large hall, cafe space, bookable rooms, and free access to computers.
Councillor Kenny McLean said: “These plans for Wyndford promise to bring better housing and community facilities – and also a significantly improved environment – for the people who live there.
“Consultation with the local community showed strong support for these proposals.”
£87m of the investment will be spent on the regeneration of the Wyndford area, with new homes and flats, while the rest will be set aside for improving the existing homes and creating new green spaces.
The first phase of the wider improvement work has already been carried out with a new concierge station, CCTV, controlled entry systems and new paths in place.
The new play park, to be built next to the nursery, is part of the works planned for this summer, and more than 500 bike racks are set to be installed.
The Wyndford Futures Focus Group, as well as homeowners and tenants in private lets, contributed to the new plans through meetings and online surveys.
Director of Assets and Repairs at the Wheatley Group, Frank McCafferty, added: “At a time when Scotland faces so many housing challenges, these bold and ambitious plans to transform Wyndford are a massive boost for Wheatley Homes Glasgow tenants, the wider community and for the city.
“It shows the commitment Wheatley is making in transforming communities for the better and playing our part in tackling homelessness in the city.”
