The site is named Lèana an t-Sruith, which is the local name for the general area of the new housing development.

This first phase contains a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom houses. The final phase is expected to be completed in October 2025.

The houses are built to high levels of insulation and heating costs should be low. All have Air Source Heat Pumps and sprinkler systems, and are the first with Electric Vehicle charging points provided.

Properties were built by Alex Murray Construction and funded by HHP with significant grant support from the Scottish Government.

HHP chair, Mr Gordon Macleod, said: “I am delighted to see the completion of this first phase of high-quality homes for Leverburgh. I look forward to the completion of the final phase in due course, where we can celebrate this development along with the  local community & partners to recognise the significant effort it took to get this site under construction.”

Donnie ‘Rodel’ Macdonald, on behalf of South Harris Community Council, added: “We are very happy to acknowledge the first five houses at the Leverburgh housing site and wish to congratulate HHP, Scottish Government, the council, TIG and especially Alex Murray Construction for the wonderful way that they’ve brought this project together to fruition. We look forward to the final completion of the housing site with the full 12 houses being handed over to local residents in Leverburgh.”

Paul McLennan, minister for housing, said: “I am delighted to hear of the completion of the first five homes at Leana an t-Sruith. This development will have a transformational effect on the Community, not only providing affordable homes but supporting local businesses and ensuring services remain viable.

“Supported by grant funding from the Scottish Government, this project is a further example of the Scottish Government investing in our rural communities with significant  support from our partners at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Hebridean Housing Partnership, who continue to ensure affordable homes are delivered across the Outer Hebrides.”