Historic Fife hospital site converted into 32 flats thanks to £7.4m regeneration project
“As a family run business headquartered in the city, we are committed to seeing regeneration projects like this be successful” – Dougie Herd, Campion Homes
A former Fife hospital site has been transformed into 32 “affordable” homes following a complex £7.4 million regeneration project.
Originally built as a hospital in 1895 and later partially converted for use as Fife Council offices, New City House is seen as a significant part of Dunfermline’s architectural and social history.
The site has now been given a new lease of life and transformed into 32 flats, thanks to a partnership between Campion Homes and Kingdom Housing Association. The complex project involved working closely with Oliver and Robb Architects, BSA Engineers and Fife Council’s planning department.
Dougie Herd, joint managing director at Campion Homes, said: “New City House has not been without its challenges with some parts of the building dating from the 1800s. But with a clear vision, innovative engineering and high-quality tradesmanship, we have been able to create 32 spacious homes at affordable rents and bring what would be an empty building back into use.
“As a family run business headquartered in the city, we are committed to seeing regeneration projects like this be successful.”
Sean Whittet, development manager at Kingdom Housing Association, said: “The regeneration of New City House has shown what can be done to breathe new life into empty buildings.
“The high-quality, energy-efficient living offered in the 32 affordable homes here shows how innovative development can boost and benefit communities. It has been a great example of what is achievable with a collaborative approach between trusted partners.”
Retrofit solutions were required which included structural alterations to the existing roof trusses to bring them up to modern construction standards, and the installation of a sustainable district air source heat pump.
Dunfermline MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville added: “I was able to visit New City House during the construction process and I was hugely impressed that an empty office building will now be somewhere that dozens of people can call home.
“This transformation was made possible by £3.1m of Scottish government funding, as part of our wider commitment to tackle the housing emergency in Scotland.”
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