The first tenants have begun to move into 33 new-build homes at Blackwater, Newmarket, on the outskirts of Stornoway.

The houses in the new scheme named An Allt Dubh (The Black Stream, after a watercourse which meanders through the area) are the first stage of a 74 property house development being built by Calmax Construction for Hebridean Housing Partnership who contended with a very wet and challenging summer to bring this phase of construction to completion.

Jens Johansen, one of the new tenants, said: “The house and view are perfect, I’m so happy.”

Gordon Macleod, chairperson of HHP said: “The exceptional quality of these homes is down to the skilled workmanship of Calmax Construction and our shared commitment to community development.

“The milestone marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing quality homes and we look forward to the continued growth and positive impact this project will bring to the area.”

First tenants move into 33 new homes at Blackwater, Lewis

9 November 2024