Musselburgh housing development wins construction quality award

The Burgh Gate team receiving their award <i>(Image: Persimmon Homes)</i>
The Burgh Gate team receiving their award (Image: Persimmon Homes)
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A NEW housing development has received an award for construction quality.

Persimmon Homes’ Burgh Gate development, on the south-west edge of Musselburgh near to Old Craighall, has been presented with a Quality Recognition Award from Premier Guarantee, highlighting its high standards of workmanship, construction and attention to detail.

Gareth Lewis, project manager at Burgh Gate, said: "We're delighted to see Burgh Gate recognised with this award.

"It reflects the care and attention that has gone into the development throughout construction.

"It’s a great endorsement of the standards being achieved here in Musselburgh and something everyone involved can be proud of."

Burgh Gate will deliver 473 new energy-efficient homes, including two-bedroom flats and four-bedroom detached properties.

Of these, 118 homes will be transferred to a local housing association to help support people in housing need.

James MacKay, regional managing director at Persimmon Homes Scotland, said: "Burgh Gate is an important development for Musselburgh and this award is a fantastic recognition of the quality being delivered.

"Gareth, Keith, Marcel and everyone involved should be proud of the high standards achieved across the development."

The project is led by Mr Lewis with support from site managers Keith Ritchie and Marcel Kiernozycki.

A spokesperson has said that the team has worked closely with contractors to ensure quality standards have been met throughout the build.

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