en.Wedoany.com Reported - North Lanarkshire Council has launched the Bank Street housing development in Coatbridge town centre, UK, on a site previously occupied by disused commercial spaces. The project, built by contractor Cruden, will provide 11 supported homes and six social rent apartments, forming part of the council's supply plan to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.

The original site, which housed shops, offices, and a pub, has been fully demolished to transform the gateway to the town centre. Located within the Coatbridge, Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area, the proposed new design will complement the area's heritage character while providing modern, energy-efficient homes. The site will deliver housing for Coatbridge in the form of social rent homes and supported housing.

Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Housing Convener Councillor Michael McPake, Community Convener Councillor Geraldine Woods, and Housing Vice-Convener Councillor Andrew Bustard, alongside representatives from Cruden and the council's housing team. Councillor Michael McPake stated that the project will transform a key site on the approach to Coatbridge town centre, providing more homes for the area. The council's new supply plan is key to delivering transformational change, as outlined in The Plan for North Lanarkshire, by providing affordable, modern homes while realising the vision of revitalising and promoting town centre living. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

Paul Doran, Development Director at Cruden Homes, noted that the Bank Street project will transform a vacant town centre site into high-quality, energy-efficient homes, playing a significant role in meeting local housing needs. During construction, Cruden is also collaborating with local schools, including hosting workshops at Coatbridge High School, aimed at inspiring the next generation to explore careers in construction and the built environment.

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