THE ribbon has been cut on Helensburgh’s latest batch of new homes.

MSP Jackie Baillie marked the official opening of the Castle Wood Court development, on the site of the former Ministry of Defence properties in Jutland Court, to the west of the town, on Friday.

The near-£5million Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) development sees 32 properties available for rent, offering a mixture of single bedroom to four bedroom terraced houses and flats.

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Helensburgh-based company Callum Williamson Builders completed the construction of the project, which began in May 2017.

ACHA chief executive Alastair MacGregor said: “This is a proud day for the association turning what was a derelict site in the centre of Helensburgh into 32 much needed homes.”

Ms Baillie added: “I am delighted to see 32 new homes built in Helensburgh.

“There is a clear need for more housing in the area and the bonus is that these homes are suitable for individuals and families.

“I want to congratulate ACHA for all their hard work in providing new homes for our local community.”

Alongside the official opening a commemorative bench was unveiled in tribute to the late Danny Kelly, who died in June of this year aged 77.

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A former Argyll and Bute councillor for the Kilcreggan area where he lived, Mr Kelly served for many years on ACHA’s board, as well as on the organisation’s Helensburgh and Lomond area committee.

He was a passionate advocate for affordable housing and visited the development to view progress prior to his death.