The project is being delivered at the site of the former Alexandra Primary School in Cairnhill Road, Airdrie.
The development forms part of the council's NL Homes programme to deliver 2,150 new houses by 2027. Overall, work is scheduled for completion by July next year.
In addition to the new homes, a 40-space Park and Ride car park associated with Airdrie train station is also being built at the site. Work is being carried out on the new facility by the council's roads service and SPT, who are contributing £400,000 towards the scheme. Work is expected to be complete by March 2018.
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Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony, Cllr Allan Graham said: "I'm delighted to be part of this fantastic NL Homes programme delivering new, affordable council houses across North Lanarkshire. Not only do these developments provide much needed homes for local people but they also provide regeneration opportunities on a number of vacant sites within the council area. I look forward to seeing this latest development taking shape and becoming a vibrant housing community.
"We're proud of our new build homes and I'm confident we will continue to make significant progress in improving local communities across North Lanarkshire and the lives of our tenants."
Gareth Edwards, Contracts Manager for Robertson Partnership Homes Central, added: "The housing development at Cairnhill Road, Airdrie, is one of eight projects Robertson is delivering in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, procured through Scape Group's National Major Works Framework.
"Once complete, these homes will bolster the region's housing portfolio, providing high-quality and affordable living spaces for local residents. We are proud to be part of such a transformational investment."
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