A sod cutting has taken place to mark work beginning on the first two sites at King Street, and Graham Street (the former St Ignatius Primary School site), which will see 18 new council homes built for rent. Work on two further sites at Stewarton Street and Caledonian Road will begin this summer. 

The range of homes over the four sites include one and two-bedroom flats and cottage flats, 37 of which are amenity and five of which are wheelchair accessible. Amenity housing includes special design features or access to help tenants live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. 

Local councillors Frank McKay and Fiona Fotheringham were joined by representatives from contractor CCG and council officers for the sod cutting. 

Housing convener, Councillor Michael McPake, said: “I’m delighted to see work on this fantastic project, which spans four Wishaw town centre sites, now underway. We’re delivering new homes across North Lanarkshire, and our housing plans continue to contribute to the regeneration of our town centres. Town centre living brings with it many benefits including access to great transport links and local facilities, allowing people to feel integrated in their local community.

“Providing high quality and sustainable housing for our tenants now and for generations to come is all part of our ambition to make North Lanarkshire the place to live.”

The project is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

A spokesperson for CCG added: “These new developments in Wishaw town centre build on the longstanding partnership between North Lanarkshire Council and CCG.

“Together, we have helped transform communities across the region by delivering high-quality housing alongside jobs and training opportunities for young people, so we are delighted to be returning to Wishaw, where these new homes will deliver lasting benefits for the community following their completion next year.” 

The development cost is £10 million with a Scottish Government grant funding contribution of £5.5m.