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The Meagher Court housing development in Cumnock is the first to benefit from the Community Renewable Energy (CoRE) project, funded with £17 million from the UK Government and £7.5 million from East Ayrshire Council as part of the £251 million Ayrshire Growth Deal. The project aims to retrofit three blocks of flats into energy-efficient housing, including insulation, a solar PV array with battery storage, and ground source heat pumps.

Total investment includes £3.95 million for energy efficiency measures. The project will be delivered in three phases, with Phase 1 expected to be completed by Summer 2026 and Phase 3 by Summer 2027. Additional funding has been secured for monitoring and evaluation.