Family see ‘huge difference’ in move to new Council home

SaniaIshtiaq recently moved tothe propertyin Hardgatewith her husband Amirmehmood, her five-year old son Huzaifamehmoodand her seven-month olddaughter Hadiyaamir.

Itis one of two modular homes completed earlier this year at Gilmour Avenue as part of the Council'sambitious house-building programme.

Huzaifamehmoodis non-verbal autistic and is enjoyinghaving more space, a secure gardenand stairs.

Sania said: "We had been staying in a ground floor flatbut we had outgrown that property. We have gotmuch more space here.

"We'vegot an open plan kitchen, living and dining area. We'vealso gota secure garden.

"My son is quite happy just going up and down the stairs! It'sin a nicequiet area. It'smade a huge differenceto us."

The 535-square metreplot was developed into two semi-detached three-bedroom homes with off-street carparking.

They are of modular construction, a fast and efficient development method which will also reduce the environmental impact.

The gap site was previously the location of timber garages on concrete bases however these had been demolished a number ofyears ago.

Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, said: "I am delighted for Sania and her family that they have been able to move into this property which better suits their needs. It is great to hear about the difference this has made.

"This development shows a real commitment fromWest Dunbartonshire Council to utilisesmall pockets of landwhich otherwise serve no purpose in order to meet demand for housing."

Vice Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Hazel Sorrell, said: "It is always heartening to hear about families thriving in homes which are appropriate totheir needs. I am glad that Sania and her family are settling in well in their new surroundings."