CCG (Scotland) has started Phase 2 of the Athletes’ Village development in Glasgow’s east end, breaking ground on the construction of 58 new affordable homes.
Funded by Thriving Investments, the new development represents another step in the evolution of Dalmarnock since the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
CCG was a founding member of the City Legacy consortium which, in partnership with Glasgow City Council, delivered the 700-home Athletes’ Village to accommodate more than 6,000 people during the Games before transitioning into a mixed-tenure community comprising 400 homes for social rent and 300 for private sale.
Following the completion of Phase 1 in 2016, CCG has now broken ground on Phase 2, where 58 homes will be constructed on behalf of Thriving Investments’ New Avenue Living Scotland Fund. The development will comprise a mix of two and three-bedroom homes for mid-market rent, with the remainder of the masterplan delivered separately for private sale.
Glasgow City Council leader, Susan Aitken, said, “It is fantastic to see work underway on this next phase of the Athletes’ Village, continuing the remarkable transformation of Dalmarnock and the wider east end. These 58 new affordable homes will help more people and families put down roots in a thriving community, supporting local people, strengthening the area and contributing to Glasgow’s continued growth, investment and success.”
Ed Crockett, fund manager for New Avenue Living at Thriving Investments, added, “Across the UK, one in three essential workers are spending more than 30% of their income on rent. Through New Avenue Living, we are unlocking regeneration opportunities and accelerating the delivery of vital housing for essential workers, who are too often priced out of the very areas they serve. Athletes’ Village is a strong example of the model in practice: partnering with an experienced developer and contractor to deliver high-quality homes for mid-market rent in a location with clear demand, excellent connectivity and a wider regeneration story.”
David Wylie, MD of CCG (Scotland), said, “Returning to the Athletes’ Village is significant for CCG, given the role we played in delivering 237 of the 700 homes at Phase 1 over a decade ago. The significance of that development and the regeneration that has followed cannot be understated – Dalmarnock is an area truly transformed, and we are delighted to be working with Thriving Investments to continue this legacy, with valuable support from Glasgow City Council.
“The development reflects the strength of our ongoing delivery programme in the east end, with 384 mixed-tenure homes under construction within a 1.5-mile radius, which are each sustaining jobs, creating new employment opportunities, and generating sustained investment across the local supply chain.”
Construction is set to be completed by the end of 2027.
