Work has begun on more than 70 new homes where a street was torn down.
Homes were demolished on the site after tenants were affected by gas thought to be from an old mine and the new development follows works that included capping a former mine shaft.
Tenants were affected by carbon dioxide and were moved from the site in Gorebridge around a decade ago.
Now the street is set for a new chapter as Cruden starts work on a £17.5 million contract with Midlothian Council to deliver a mix of 75 flats, cottage flats, and houses.
The development will include ten extra care units, two bariatric units and one four-bedroom, six-person wheelchair-accessible house.
Cruden said sustainability is âa core focus of the project, ensuring that tenants will have access to high-quality, future-proofed homes, fit for the net-zero demands of the futureâ.
The primary heat source within the development will be Air Source Heat Pumps, and the homes will feature âadvanced insulation techniquesâ.
High-performance insulation âwill ensure that the homes are energy-efficient, maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures year-round while reducing energy consumption and utility costs for tenantsâ.
The firm, who did not build the original homes, said: âPlentiful outdoor greenspace is at the forefront of the development's design, promoting community well-being and encouraging outdoor activities. The development will incorporate landscaped areas, communal gardens, and play areas, providing residents with ample space to enjoy nature and outdoor recreation.â
Stuart McKenzie, Midlothian Council housing convener, said: âThis is a landmark day as we start work, building sustainable, energy-efficient homes at Newbyres that will benefit local people for decades to come. Weâre very pleased to be working with Cruden on this exciting development, which will also bring community benefits, such as job opportunities for local people during the construction phase.âÂ
Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden, said: âIt's been great to get our boots on the ground in Gorebridge today to herald the commencement of this innovative new development. Scotland is facing a well-documented housing emergency, and Newbyres will make an important contribution to alleviating the need for high quality affordable housing in Midlothian. We have been working closely with our partners at Midlothian Council to ensure the design of this development is tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Gorebridge community and the end result will be an impressive development with accessibility, sustainability and community at its core.â
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While the only option for previous generations was to go under the knife with expensive plastic surgery, advances in lasers, energy devices, and injectables such as Botox mean that roughly 90% of the procedures being carried out today are non-surgical, minimally invasive, and much more affordable.
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