en.Wedoany.com Reported - Wheatley Homes South has recently completed the delivery of 33 new homes at Johnstone Bridge, a project supported by a £6.24 million grant from the Scottish Government. The first tenants officially moved in during February 2026. These energy-efficient homes include two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and bungalow types, equipped with air-source heat pumps, rooftop solar panels, and enhanced insulation materials. They primarily serve the elderly and health-impaired population in the Dumfries and Galloway region.
The project was executed by Wheatley Homes South in partnership with Ashleigh (Scotland). Low-carbon construction techniques were introduced during the build phase. Through the integration of air-source heat pumps and high-efficiency heating systems, the carbon footprint per unit area and residents' energy costs were reduced. All buildings have passed the Scottish Government's energy efficiency standards review, and plans are in place to plant wildflower meadows around the community to enhance the local ecology.
Wheatley Homes South is a major social housing provider in southern Scotland. Public records indicate the company is advancing a regeneration plan covering hundreds of properties, with a core strategy of increasing the proportion of energy-efficient homes to address the region's growing cost-of-living pressures associated with low-carbon living. Managing Director Alex Lamb stated that through collaboration with local councils, the project has achieved a balance between healthcare/rehabilitation needs and green building standards.
The bungalow units, which eliminate stairs and feature ground-floor accessibility, have become the preferred choice for health-impaired tenants. The first tenants have provided positive feedback on the quiet operation and thermal performance of the air-source heat pumps. The delivery of these energy-efficient homes helps reduce residents' energy expenses.
Wheatley Homes South's scaled application of distributed energy infrastructure in this project provides a case study for the decarbonization of Scotland's social housing. With the commencement of construction for hundreds of subsequent properties, the local pipeline of green building projects has further increased, supporting the supply of sustainable housing in the region.
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