Latest Passivhaus project on site

Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre.

23 one and two bedroom flats

Contractor Ogilvie Construction is building 23 one-and two-bedroom flats in two blocks along with car parking and access routes, landscaping and a play area on Newton Church Road.

Energy-efficient

Due to be finished by summer 2026, the properties will be among 207 council homes across Midlothian, all designed to the demanding Passivhaus standard. 

Retain heat from the sun

The buildings, which have been designed by architects Architype, retain heat from the sun and require very little additional heating or cooling.

Affordable council homes

Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Stuart McKenzie said: “It’s great to see work underway on our latest energy-efficient and affordable council homes.

Helping tackle poverty

“These homes are helping us towards our commitment to make significant progress towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while tackling poverty.”

Wider community benefits

Cllr McKenzie said wider community benefits tied to the £6.93 million project include offers of apprenticeships and jobs for local people. 

Minimum disruption during building

Grier Edmead, Operations Director, Ogilvie Construction, who is pictured with Cllr McKenzie, said: “We are proud to be working with Midlothian Council again to deliver high quality, energy efficient homes in Danderhall. As always, our site team will engage with nearby residents to keep them advised of progress of construction work and ensure minimum disruption throughout the project.”

Note: 

Ogilvie Construction Ltd is also building 90 Passivhaus homes on the site of the old Newbattle High School in Easthouses. The £25.038m project is Midlothian Council’s most ambitious energy-efficient housing development and is due to be completed later this year.