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A £9.627million development has created a total of 58 new energy-efficient and adaptable modern homes for affordable rent. This development comprises of a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom properties.
The site was formerly St James Primary School and it has been vacant since the school was demolished over a decade ago, after St James amalgamated with St Timothy’s Primary School.
This project achieved various community benefits that the contractor CCG (Scotland) pledged to deliver in the local area.
| Targeted Recruitment and Training | Target | Completions | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Entrants | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| New Start - Apprenticeship | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Targeted Skills and Training | Target | Completions | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Experience Placement (16+ years) | 6 | 5 | 83.33% |
| School Mentoring or Enterprise Programme | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Community Engagement | Target | Completions | % Achieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Support for a Community Project | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Non-financial Support for a Community Project | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Employment
CCG recruited four new employees and one apprentice during the project.
- 1 Joiner
- 1 Labourer
- 1 Plumber
- 1 Scaffolder
- 1 Apprentice
In addition to the new employees and apprentice, CCG also completed five work experience placements throughout the time they were on-site.