GLASGOW councillors have given the final green light for the £16.5 million regeneration of Drumchapel.
The funding will help deliver new housing in the area as well as transforming Drumchapel’s town centre, which will include the creation of a new public plaza and an improved transport network with better walking and cycling routes.
New community facilities will also be introduced, as well as new green spaces, street furniture, and work to address local flooding issues.
The green light comes after Glasgow City Council’s city administration committee agreed to accept a £14.98 million award from the UK Government’s levelling up fund for the project, with the local authority to provide a further £1.664 million in funding.
Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, said, “I’m delighted that having worked hard to secure this funding the long-overdue regeneration of Drumchapel Town Centre will soon be going ahead. An investment of this scale in a community like Drumchapel is hugely significant and the residents deserve nothing less.
“Drumchapel’s town centre is the heart of the local community. It’s relied upon by many for shopping and vital services. The people of Drumchapel have every right to expect that their town centre meets their needs and aspirations for a vibrant and healthy environment.
“Working with the community, council officers put forward an extremely strong case for investment for Drumchapel and I’m delighted this has been borne out by the award of the funding.”
Design teams are currently being put together by the council, and a project programme which includes further public consultation is being prepared. Public realm and road works are programmed to be on site in the spring of 2025 and completed later that year, with works to provide new community facilities expected to begin in spring 2025 with completion in early 2026, the local authority said.
