THE FORMER Bowhill Miners Institute has now been converted into social housing.
Ore Valley Housing Association has transformed the historic community building into 10 modern and energy-efficient flats for much-needed social housing.
Nick Clark, the CEO of the Ore Valley Group, said: "Once the focal point for miners’ welfare activities including dances, weddings, education programmes and even sustaining industrial action, the building has been saved from demolition and reconfigured with a modern extension added to the rear to bring it back to life.
"This is all the more pertinent following the recently announced national housing emergency and high demand for affordable homes. These properties are being targeted towards addressing homelessness in support of Fife’s rapid re-housing transition programme.
"The redevelopment was not without its challenges but our delivery partners and contractors have worked tirelessly to produce beautiful homes for our new tenants and we thank them for their efforts."
The building was formally opened on Monday, following an open day in the morning where community stakeholders were invited to visit and see the completed development.
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