Plans have been revealed to transform a former Cumbernauld restaurant site.

Work is underway to create 24 new council houses at Dowanfield Road, on the land of the former Kingfisher restaurant.

The development will provide affordable properties for rent as North Lanarkshire Council expands its housing stock by purchasing homes 'off-the-shelf' from Zoom.

The modern homes will include a mix of 16 two-bedroom flats and eight flats with three-bedrooms.

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Welcoming the start of construction, Councillor Michael McPake, Convener of Housing said: "We are delighted work is underway on these 24 new homes at Dowanfield Road.

“This project marks a significant step in our efforts to expand affordable housing options in the area and provide a secure, comfortable home for people in the local community.

“This site has been vacant since 2016, and the regeneration of the area is in line with the council's Affordable Housing Policy, which aims to address an identified shortfall of affordable homes across the wider Cumbernauld housing market area.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our first tenants into the properties towards the autumn of next year.”

The development is near to Cumbernauld town centre, and the new homes, designed to meet varying housing needs, will provide residents with easy access to essential amenities and services.

Construction at the site began earlier this summer and is expected to be completed by October 2024.

The redevelopment project has been supported by the Scottish Government.