£20 million Conon Bridge housing boost
Published: 22/10/2011
Tulloch Homes Group is to show its confidence in the market by beginning work on the first phase of a £20 million housing development a new site at Braes of Conon, Conon Bridge.
Cameron and Paterson Homes, a division of Tulloch Homes, gained planning consent 18 months ago for a masterplan of 209 properties to be built on the south eastern edge of the village.
"This is the largest residential building project in Ross-shire for a great many years", said David Sutherland, chief executive of Tulloch Homes,"and we're pleased to have taken the investment decision to press the button with the first phase.
"We want to be up and building in advance of the opening of Conon Bridge's new railway station which will greatly enhance the village's connectivity. And with work having begun on a new primary school, that will be another positive point with homebuyers. People will be able, for example, to commute to work in Inverness.
"Conon Bridge now has a great deal going for it and as we roll out the various development phases over a number of years, this can give the village a new social and economic stimulus.
"We are carrying out site infrastructure works for the first phase of 20 homes to begin construction early next year. The whole development will have a mix of bungalows, semi-detached homes and two-storey apartments, across a wide price range. In addition, there will be 60 affordable homes, which are much needed in the area."
Mr Sutherland added:"This is the largest development we have undertaken in the Highlands outwith Inverness and is a sign of our continued commitment to the area."
The Braes of Conon location is between School Road and the A835 and is minutes from the centre of the village.
Tulloch Homes employ 240 people directly and in excess of 500 indirectly through sub-contractors.
