February 28 2020

Hillcrest Housing Association with developer AG Akermo has held pre-planning discussions around there bid to repurpose a former Jute mill to provide 69 flats for social rent.

Gary Paterson Architect has been commissioned to oversee the transformation, working with the imposing stone-built structure to accommodate the required mix of one to three-bedroom flats, each with their own balcony.

A spokesperson for the association commented: “These good quality energy efficient apartments will provide a fantastic boost to Dundee’s affordable housing provision while giving tenants a home they can be proud of, steeped in history and character.”

Paterson added: “We are delighted to assist with bringing a new lease of life to the disused Camperdown Jute Works warehouse on Burnside Street, which despite being built to last and its B Listed status, is on the buildings at risk register.”

Part of Camperdown Works the disused mill was last utilised as a sports hall over two decades ago the mill has fallen into a serious state of disrepair through neglect and vandalism, with work not expected to begin until 2022.

1 Comment

#1 Posted by Weel yi ken.. on 28 Feb 2020 at 23:45 PM

Whilst as they radge sassenachs fect ooer weedgie stuff (cos it's the centre oh thi universe - or middle earth, as looks samey to me ) there's naebudy here.
This is a great repurposement of an existing solid building! Weel done.

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