Ogilvie Construction has started work on a £6.5 million project to transform a permanent Traveller site at Double Dykes for Perth & Kinross Council.
The work will see all the chalets at the current site replaced by brand new energy efficient accommodation for residents, along with other major improvement works.
Twenty new chalets will be built with heating and hot water systems that use renewable technology such as solar panels to potentially become net zero. Along with new fencing for each pitch, improvement to existing roadways fences and site drainage, the work includes upgrades to LED lighting and development of play and communal gathering areas.
Hosing and social wellbeing convener, Councillor Tom McEwan, said: “The work will totally transform the lives of Double Dykes residents. These existing chalets have been in place for some time and the replacement accommodation will be modern and energy efficient, helping residents to save on their bills. We have worked very closely with residents so far and this will continue. The replacement programme will be carried out in three phases to minimise disruption to residents.”
David Mason, Operations Director North, Ogilvie Construction, said: “It is great to see site operations now up and running and we look forward to building new homes and an environment that will benefit residents for many years to come. Our team will work closely with residents and the local community to ensure minimum disruption throughout the project.”