Social Bite 'village' for vulnerable people to launch in Dundee
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An artist's impression shows the homes included in the new village
Homeless charity Social Bite has announced plans for a new £1.9m Dundee "recovery village" to help vulnerable people struggling with addiction.
It will include 15 pre-fabricated houses with bedrooms, kitchens, lounge areas and storage.
Residents in the new village will be supported by on-site staff and a network of local resources.
Social Bite is in discussion with Dundee City Council on a site for the project.
The charity said it hoped to submit a full planning application by the end of the year.
It follows a similar venture offering support and accommodation that the charity launched in Edinburgh in 2018.
The village will have a community hub with communal dining space, gym facilities and counselling rooms.
Each house includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen and storage area
The WM Sword Charitable Trust has made a £1.5m pledge towards the project in memory of its late benefactor, Dundee entrepreneur Bill Sword.
Mr Sword's daughter Lynne Henderson said the trust had been looking for some time for a major project to support.
She said: "My father was incredibly proud of Dundee and he would have been delighted to know that the fruits of his many businesses were now going to help Dundonians at their time of greatest need."
The Dundee-based Insights Foundation has also donated £100,000 towards the project.
Social Bite founder Josh Littlejohn said: "We all know the problem with drug deaths in Scotland and Dundee over the years. The human toll is profound.
"The recovery village will help people on their journey towards recovery by providing a safe and rehabilitative living environment and expert support."