A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new £1.1 million purpose-built community facility in Dalmarnock in Glasgow’s east end.
Representatives from Clyde Gateway, Baltic Street Adventure Playground, the Scottish Government and project partners including Fleming Construction gathered on site where ground was officially broken by councillor Richard Bell from Glasgow City Council. The project will replace ageing temporary buildings with a facility designed to support local children, young people and families.
For more than a decade, Baltic Street Adventure Playground has provided a safe place for children to play and learn, while supporting parents through food provision, community activities and family support programmes. Established as a legacy of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the organisation was created to ensure the benefits of the Games would continue to make a lasting difference.
Thanks to investment from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund and Clyde Gateway, the charity will have a permanent base described as matching the scale of its impact on the local community.
The facility will provide indoor and covered community space, a larger food hub, improved kitchen facilities for cooking and skills programmes, additional storage, and modern office space for staff and volunteers. The space will also be suitable for children’s activities and play sessions.
Niki Spence, head of sustainable communities at Clyde Gateway, said, “This project is about much more than a building. It’s about investing in children, families and the future of Dalmarnock.
“For more than a decade, Baltic Street Adventure Playground has made a real difference to local people, providing a safe place for children to play and learn while supporting families across the community. This new facility will give the organisation the space and resources it needs to build on that success and continue changing lives for years to come.”
The facility is expected to complete in early 2027.
