Ark Estates has welcomed the completion of the construction of a new 30 flat residential development in the centre of Dingwall, handing over the properties to The Highland Council.
The CH Architecture & Oberlanders Architects-designed building, which lead contractor O'Brien Homes delivered for Ark Estates, is set to breathe new life into Dingwall city centre, providing a welcoming and contemporary residential area in the heart of the busy market town.
As part of the redevelopment, two historic properties which face onto Dingwall High Street were restored and refurbished with the new residential blocks to the rear accessed by a passageway, opening on to a landscaped pedestrian plaza.
The multi-million pound project comprises 30 one and two bedroom flats and two retail units occupying a prime location in Dingwall's main pedestrianised shopping street. One of the residential units has already been occupied by Ruth's Foot Clinic while the residential units are set for occupation in Q4, 2021 managed by The Highland Council and available to people on the Highland Housing Register.
Speaking at the official handover, ARK Estates Managing Director, Willie Gray, said: "We're absolutely delighted to bring this exciting new development for Dingwall to fruition. We have had to deal with site lockdowns due to Covid and the complications that brought but O'Brien Homes, Torrance Partnership, Ramsay & Chalmers and CDMM have done an excellent job in delivering the building.
"The development will provide high quality housing for the area as well as two attractive small commercial units. The transformation of this part of Mart Road and the High Street will hopefully be a catalyst for further development and much-needed regeneration in the town."
Highland Council Housing Manager North, Rory MacLeod, said: "The thirty flats are a much-needed addition to our Housing stock, which will provide new homes in the centre of Dingwall."
Local Councillor, Graham Mackenzie, said: "It is a real enhancement to the town centre and I hope the new tenants will be happy in their new homes."
Councillor, Angela MacLean, added: "I was particularly impressed that the ground floor flats are level access making it much easier for those tenants with varying needs. The quality of the
design, the construction and the central location are going to make these flats ideal homes."
The two residential blocks that form the development have been named 'Morganti House' after a well known local restaurant and 'Ross Buildings' in a nod to the previous Council Service Point on the High Street.
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