Enjoying this article? Sign up for our FREE newsletter!<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThe mix of properties is particularly important, with family housing and specialist accessible flats helping to meet a wide range of local needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is also fitting that George Dougan Place forms part of the development, creating a lasting tribute to an important local figure and strengthening the connection between these new homes and Greenock\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to thank the Scottish Government, Inverclyde Council and everyone who has helped deliver this project.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mrs Dougan, who attended with her family added: \u201cIt is a tremendous honour to have a street named after my late husband, George. He dedicated so much of his life to boxing and to helping young people in the community. It was also a real honour to attend the formal handover of the homes today and to see his name recognised in such a meaningful way. George was never a showy man, but boxing was his life and the sport meant everything to him. He devoted countless hours to coaching and supporting young boxers, asking for nothing in return. It is wonderful to see him recognised in this way and to know that his contribution will not be forgotten. As a family, we are incredibly proud that his legacy has been acknowledged and that future generations will see his name and remember the positive impact he had on so many lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Councillor Michael McCormick, Convener of Environment and Regeneration at Inverclyde Council, said: \u201cWe know how important it is to have high quality, affordable housing and we\u2019re delighted that our partners Sanctuary have been able to deliver that on a prominent site in central Greenock.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project is a key part of the council\u2019s five-year strategic housing delivery programme for Inverclyde and will hopefully be the catalyst for more developments across the area with positive discussions already taking place with a number of developers towards that aim.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe naming of George Dougan Place in memory of someone who meant so much to so many people is the icing on the cake and it\u2019s great that his family and friends were able to mark this occasion with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The completion of the Duncan Street development marks another milestone in Sanctuary Scotland\u2019s work to deliver affordable homes across Scotland.<\/p>\n
Sanctuary Scotland is part of Sanctuary, one of the UK\u2019s largest social housing and care providers. Sanctuary owns and manages more than 125,000 homes and employs around 14,000 people. Sanctuary Scotland has served communities since 1996.<\/p>\n
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