Lovell Partnerships, a part of UK-based construction company Morgan Sindall Group, has broken ground on a new residential development at the Oakwood Edge site in Midlothian, Scotland.

Start of construction was officially marked by a sod-cutting ceremony at the site.

Oakwood Edge will feature a range of new two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans, with Melville Housing Association providing 39 homes for social use on Lovell’s property.

In accordance with Lovell’s commitment to offering community benefits, the new property will include a play area alongside an art installation.

Melville Housing Association chair Donna Bogdanovic said: “This exciting opportunity, made possible thanks to Scottish Government funding and support from Midlothian Council, will allow us to help some of those on Midlothian’s huge social housing waiting list who are desperately waiting for a quality affordable home.”

This property is said to be one of the first to benefit from Lovell’s energy-efficient houses, minimising residents’ heating and lighting expenses.

Lovell head Sarah Freel said: “Oakwood Edge is an incredibly exciting development for Lovell and our partners, so it was wonderful to see the ceremonial first shovel going into the ground on it.

“Oakwood Edge is an example of how partnership working can benefit communities and the local economy, whilst creating numerous jobs and training opportunities.”