A former communal car park in Methil is now the site of much needed new housing for the area.

A welcome development at the heart of lower Methil, the 15 new homes at Durie Street are part of Fife Council’s Affordable Housing Programme.

The houses, which were completed one week ahead of schedule, range from one and two-bedroomed flats to amenity cottages and a three bedroomed wheelchair-accessible bungalow.

Cllr Judy Hamilton, executive spokesperson for housing & building services, visited the new development to see the houses and to celebrate this achievement.

She said: “It’s great to be here today to see this lovely development. It’s another fine example of the housing developments that is being built by Fife Council Building Services, providing local construction jobs and apprenticeships.”

Cllr Hamilton added: “This development contributes towards our wider commitment of delivering 2,700 new affordable homes by May 2017. All of these properties have their own garden, and feature energy efficient heating and ventilation systems.

“There’s no doubt that this area of Methil has been given a new lease of life as this part of our Affordable Housing Programme is completed. I am very pleased with our progress on this and our pledge to provide more good quality housing that tackles fuel poverty and improves living standards for residents.”