Work has officially begun on The Village Quarter at Wester Inch, with five new retail units set to bring shops and services to the Bathgate community. The project marks a significant step towards the village centre that local residents have long campaigned for.
Groundbreaking ceremony
Kirsteen Sullivan MP joined Persimmon Homes Regional Managing Director James MacKay at the site to tour the development and break ground on the new retail units. The units will form a key part of the new community, creating space for local businesses and services.
Alongside the retail space, the development will deliver 85 energy-efficient new homes, including 18 affordable homes for those in housing need. Persimmon will also contribute £300,000 towards local schools.
Community and employment benefits
The development is expected to create new jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities for people in Bathgate and the surrounding area. Kirsteen Sullivan MP said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Persimmon Homes to mark the start of work on The Village Quarter at Wester Inch.”
She added: “Residents have waited a long time to see progress on this site, particularly the retail units that will help create the village centre the community has long called for.”
Homes and pricing
James MacKay, Regional Managing Director at Persimmon Homes, said: “We’re delighted to have started work at Wester Inch and to have Kirsteen here to mark the occasion.” He added that the retail element is particularly exciting as it will help deliver the village-centre feel the community has wanted for so long.
The Village Quarter consists of two and three-bedroom homes starting from £205,995. More information is available on the Persimmon Homes website.
