Investment at Osborne Crescent and Drive begins

The work, carried out by the region's biggest social landlord, Wheatley, will include replacing roofs and carrying out repairs to the outside of buildings, helping protect homes from the weather and improve their appearance.

The Osborne Crescent and Drive project started on Monday, 9 November and is expected to be completed in May 2027. It forms part of Wheatley’s £39.1m programme to improve homes and neighbourhoods across Dumfries and Galloway between 2025 and 2028, making homes warmer, drier and cheaper to run.

The plans have been shaped by tenants, who asked for more investment in existing homes and improvements to make them more energy efficient as fuel bills remain high.

Alex Lamb, Managing Director of Wheatley Homes South, said: “Customers have been clear about the improvements they want to see in their homes, and this work at Osborne Crescent and Drive will make a real difference.

“It is part of our wider investment across Dumfries and Galloway, focused on making homes warmer, more comfortable and more energy efficient.

“By prioritising the work customers have told us matters most, we’re helping ensure their homes continue to meet their needs for years to come.”

Wheatley’s investment programme across Dumfries and Galloway will see new kitchens installed in 1600 homes and nearly 300 new front or back doors fitted in homes across the region by 2028.

The programme will also see 150 new electric heating systems and more than 300 new gas boilers fitted in homes.