A handover ceremony to mark the completion of the £5.4 million development was held on site, with new tenants Angela McKenzie and Lynda Mitchell alongside Jackie Baillie MSP, and representatives from West Dunbartonshire Council.

Construction began in October 2024, with AS Homes delivering the development, which includes 15 two-bedroom homes, eight three-bedroom homes, and two four-bedroom homes. Supported by over £2.6m in Scottish Government grant funding, these properties provide much-needed, energy-efficient and sustainable homes for families in the area.

Julie Cosgrove, chief executive of Caledonia Housing Association, added: “We are pleased to support Cordale Housing Association in bringing new affordable homes to the Renton community.

“This is a development we committed to making happen a number of years ago and are delighted to welcome tenants to their new homes today.

“As ever, partnership working has helped deliver this and it’s important to express our gratitude and celebrate our achievements together with West Dunbartonshire Council and the Scottish Government. We have not yet completed the regeneration of this site, and I look forward to working with West Dunbartonshire Council and Scottish Government to develop the next phase.”

Angela McKenzie, who is moving into one of the new homes, said: “I am thrilled to be moving into my new home. It will make a big difference to me and my family.

“The standard of the home is excellent, and I want to thank everyone at Caledonia and Cordale. I’m pleased to be able to downsize from my existing home which allows a family to move in to make new memories.”

Lynda Mitchell, who has just received the keys to her new family home, said: “It is good for me and my kids to move to a larger family home within the same area. I am really pleased with the quality of the housing development and cannot wait to move in and start afresh.”

Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Housing, said: “The completion of the Dalquhurn Lane development in Renton marks a significant milestone for Cordale Housing Association and West Dunbartonshire Council.

“This project has delivered 25 high-quality, energy-efficient social rented homes, supported by £2.6m from the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Everyone deserves a safe and warm home, and these properties will serve the local community for generations.”

She added: “We have a strong track record in affordable housing. We have supported the delivery of more than 139,000 affordable homes since 2007, with more than 99,000 of those being for social rent.

“We remain focused on delivering 110,000 affordable homes across Scotland by 2032. At least 70% of these will be for social rent and 10% in our rural and island communities, backed by £768m of investment in 2025-26.”

Jackie Baillie MSP said: “I am absolutely delighted that these much-needed new homes are now available for local people. There is massive demand for high-quality affordable homes in our communities and a huge waiting list for properties.

“These fantastic new homes, delivered by Caledonia Housing Association, will go some way to helping provide this vital housing supply.”

Convener of Housing and Communities, councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, West Dunbartonshire Council, said: “I am delighted that tenants have begun to settle in their new homes in Renton.

“Sustainable, affordable homes are much needed and with the Council’s ambitious house building programme alongside developments through partner housing associations like Caledonia, we are delivering for our residents.”

Paul Kelly, managing director of AS Homes Scotland, said: “This development is a strong example of how government, local councils, housing associations and builders can work together to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of families for generations to come.

“We’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Caledonia Housing Association on several projects across Scotland, creating high-quality homes and helping to build stronger communities. We wish all the families moving into this development the very best as they settle into their new homes.”