Future Housing Development
We are currently working on a range of development opportunities throughout the area with the following at the most advanced stage:
•Station Wynd, Doune - The Association has acquired the site for 53 homes, which is to be built in phases in partnership with Miller Homes. A view of the proposed layout of this scheme and a proposed view of some of the houses is available from the links below. We have submitted a bid to the Scottish Government's "Innovation and Investment Fund" for grant-funding to help build a first phase of 14 homes for rent at the west end of the site. We expect to hear by the end of August 2011 as to whether we have been successful. If the project is approved the development will consist of the following :
12 x two bedroom houses
2 x three bedroom houses
2 x two bedroom bungalows
Investing in Our Housing Stock
We have long-term plans in place for the lifetime maintenance and improvement of our properties to ensure that they are in demand, adapted to meet the changing needs of our service users and comply with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard as set out by the Scottish Government.
The total cost of the Association's maintenance programme for 2011/12 is £396,000. A summary of the main elements of the programme is presented below.
New Kitchens
Stuart Drive, Drymen
Jellicoe Avenue, Gartmore
Ballechroisk Court, Killin
RitchiePlace, Callander
Buchanan Place/Pearl Street, Callander
External Painting
Burngreen, Kippen
Stirling Road/Campbell Court, Callander
Finglas Gardens(Phase 3), Callander
Waverley Drive, Callander
Replacement Gas Boilers
Buchanan Place/Pearl Street, Callander
The investment programme for future years will be subject to ongoing annual review by the Association's Management Committee and consultation with tenants.