Riverside housing development gets underway

This is an archived article from 23 October 2023. 

Work has started to build 75 new homes in the heart of Ayr.

The South Ayrshire Council project will see affordable flats built at Riverside Place in the town on land which was previously the site of two tower blocks.

Ashleigh Scotland Ltd, who were appointed by hub South West Scotland will build 43, one bedroom properties and 32, two bedroom properties at the site; five of the homes will be fully accessible for wheelchair users.

The project, which will cost around £17.2m including a £6.7m contribution from the Scottish Government, is set to be completed in May 2025.

Councillor Martin Kilbride, Buildings, Housing and Environment Portfolio Holder for South Ayrshire Council said: "It's fantastic that works are underway at this exciting development. Another 75 affordable homes is great news for Ayr and underlines our commitment to build energy efficient and affordable properties which meet the needs of tenants.

"The development will be carried out over five phases. We're still exploring options for the last remaining tower block, but the plan was always to push on with these much-needed homes in the meantime."