Delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Government and Inverclyde Council, the project delivers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom flats and houses to address housing demand in Inverclyde.

The scheme was aided by a £6.9 million grant from the Scottish Government and was constructed by in-house construction workers from Sanctuary.

The site consists of family homes, two wheelchair-accessible flats and two bariatric flats. Parking, electric vehicle charging capacity, connection to Greenock town centre, as well as local amenities and transport links are also included. 

To mark the delivery of the housing development, representatives from Sanctuary Scotland, Inverclyde Council and the local community went to a handover event.

The wife and family of Greenock boxer George Dougan, who has been recognised through the naming of George Dougan Place within the development were also present at the event.

Gillian Lavety, development director for Sanctuary Scotland, said: “We are delighted to mark the handover of these 64 new homes at Duncan Street and welcome residents into this new community.

“This project has brought a former brown-field site back into use, creating much-needed affordable homes for people and families in Greenock.

“The mix of properties is particularly important, with family housing and specialist accessible flats helping to meet a wide range of local needs.”

Lavety added: “It is also fitting that George Dougan Place forms part of the development, creating a lasting tribute to an important local figure and strengthening the connection between these new homes and Greenock’s heritage.”

George Dougan’s wife Mrs Dougan, said: “It is a tremendous honour to have a street named after my late husband, George. 

“He dedicated so much of his life to boxing and to helping young people in the community. It was also a real honour to attend the formal handover of the homes today and to see his name recognised in such a meaningful way.”

Councillor Michael McCormick, convener of Environment and Regeneration at Inverclyde Council, said: “We know how important it is to have high quality, affordable housing and we’re delighted that our partners Sanctuary have been able to deliver that on a prominent site in central Greenock.

“This project is a key part of the council’s five-year strategic housing delivery programme for Inverclyde and will hopefully be the catalyst for more developments across the area with positive discussions already taking place with a number of developers towards that aim.