The area has been earmarked as a priority for regeneration by Transforming Communities: Glasgow (TC:G) a strategic partnership between the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and GHA.
Welcoming the developments new tenants, Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, said: "These high-quality, accessible new homes are a testament to the partnership working to transform the Pollokshaws area. Providing a mix of housing to meet people's needs is central to establishing vibrant and thriving communities. I am delighted to see the difference these homes are already making to people and the positive impact on the wider community, bringing together elements of the old and new to create a vibrant and unique space.
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"Everyone deserves a safe, warm, affordable place to live, which is why we're investing a record £3billion to achieve our ambitious target of 50,000 affordable homes by 2021, of which 35,000 will be for social rent. Successful developments like this keep us on track to achieving that target."
The £5.8m development in Shawbridge Street included grant funding of over £3m from the Scottish Government through Glasgow City Council.
TC:G has overseen the development of 222 new affordable homes in Pollokshaws, including 140 for GHA and 40 for Lowther Homes, Loretto's partners in Wheatley Group.
The new Loretto development also features a new civic square in front of Pollokshaws Parish Church which features the historical Auldfield Church bell, removed when Auldfield Church was demolished in the 1970s and returned to the area just last month.
Douglas Robin, Chair of Loretto Housing, added: "I'm delighted Geraldine is so happy in her new home. As well as changing tenants' lives, new homes like this help breathe new life into communities."
Councillor Kenny McLean, Chair of TC:G, said: "These homes illustrate the fundamental point that a high-quality home is key to a good quality of life. I am delighted Geraldine's new home has had such a positive impact on her life. I am sure these 42 new homes – which are another step in the regeneration of Pollokshaws – are enjoyed by everyone living in them."
Calum Murray, Director of CCG, said: "The new homes at Shawbridge Street are highly energy-efficient, creating a positive legacy of energy savings for tenants such as Geraldine.
"The wider impact of the development is also significant, with six full-time jobs, two trade apprenticeships and five work placements delivered as well as donations to the community in Pollokshaws."
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