Councillors delight at preservation of iconic building in Lanarkshire town

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Two North Lanarkshire councillors have spoken of their delight at the preservation of an Motherwell town centre building.The SNP’s Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig councillors David Robb and Agnes Magowan were delighted to hear that construction on the new housing development proposed at the former YMCA building Brandon Street is set to start on Monday, February 13.The contractor CCG (Scotland) will be on site for a period of approximately 70 calendar weeks, with an estimated completion date of June 2024.

The development will deliver a total of 48 new affordable homes.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The B listed landmark, designed by Alexander Cullen, originally built in 1898, was the headquarters of Motherwell YMCA athletics club from 1890 to 1939.The intention is to remove the halls at the rear and restore the existing building to its original quality and spilt the floors to create six new flats.Councillor Magowan told Lanarkshire Live: “I have lived in Motherwell for nearly 70 years and I am delighted that the council is preserving buildings of historical significance and allowing them to be enjoyed by the next generation.“It is a beautiful building and I can’t wait to see it restored to its former glory.