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Scotsman
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
A Games legacy to be proud of in the spotlight once again
The Commonwealth Games are returning to communities flourishing in the wake of Glasgow 2014, writes to Niki Spence Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In just a year's time Glasgow will welcome back the Commonwealth Games to our city, albeit a pared back version. This will, just 12 years after Scotland last hosted the Games, showcase Glasgow to the world. Importantly, it will once again show the transformational change that has been made in the communities which played host to the Games back in 2014. The east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen were at the heart of this, being home to the Athletes' Village and world-class venues like the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and the Emirates Arena. In the intervening years between the Games, these venues have hosted premier sporting events like the 2018 European Championships, the World Cycling Champions in 2023, and most recently the 2024 World Athletics Championships. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But what is really important is what happened for the communities around these venues. Prior to the Games in 2014, Clyde Gateway was established to revitalise the area and remove barriers to investment after decades of economic decline. Of course, a sporting legacy is important, but a long term, holistic, socio-economic regeneration programme is essential for delivering lasting change. Niki Spence is Head of Sustainable Communities at Clyde Gateway As a result of contamination from heavy industries of the past, like chemical works and gas power stations, huge swathes of Rutherglen, Dalmarnock and Bridgeton were unable to be developed. However, extensive remediation, now totalling almost 750 acres of land, has unleashed the creation of new, award-winning greenspaces, and created quality places to live, work and play. At Cuningar Loop, a former landfill site, there is now the Riverside Woodland Park with a bike skills area and Scotland's first outdoor bouldering park. It now even has its own parkrun every weekend. Since its inception, Clyde Gateway has spearheaded the delivery of over 4,000 new homes and secured £1.5 billion of inward investment in our communities. It has created 8,300 new jobs for the area and built more than 160,000 sqm of brand new, high quality, business space. Rutherglen is now home to an international entertainment brand, TopGolf, driving economic growth and footfall, but what is most important is that almost 80 per cent of their employees have been taken on from local communities. That is because everything that Clyde Gateway does is rooted in local people. We support Baltic Street Adventure Playground, an incredible space in Dalmarnock that has now helped over 900 families. Or the 4,600 local people have participated in our employability programmes which tackle persistent worklessness, many of whom have gone on to work in green jobs or even set up their own businesses. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There is no sign of this progress slowing down. Clyde Gateway recently announced a new £500m masterplan that will transform over 100 hectares of land into a mixed-use ecosystem of homes, hotels, business and commercial space, all powered by low carbon heat networks and green infrastructure. It will harness the power of the so-called triple helix of innovation – that is, the research expertise of the University of Strathclyde being leveraged in parallel with funding and commercialisation from the private and public sectors. This will help bolster the futures of local people, creating jobs and transforming lives. The Commonwealth Games returning presents another springboard to deliver for people living in the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen. Leveraging public and private sector investment, Clyde Gateway can maintain the focus on delivering regeneration focused on people, place and jobs. With the help of local communities, we can ensure Glasgow's east end continues to shine on the world stage, not just for the Commonwealth Games, but for generations to come.
STV News
16-07-2025
- Business
- STV News
John Swinney announces cash boost for urban regeneration scheme
A project hailed as a 'shining example' of urban regeneration is to receive £3.5 million of Scottish Government cash, the First Minister announced. John Swinney confirmed the funding for Clyde Gateway, with the money going towards its work to redevelop the former Shawfield Chemical Works site in Glasgow. The site is being transformed into a hub for high-value manufacturing businesses – with the project being part of Clyde Gateway's efforts to develop homes, hotels and businesses on land which is the equivalent of 130 football pitches across Rutherglen and the east end of the city. The urban regeneration company has already developed almost 750 acres of contaminated land, with its work supporting the creation of more than 8,000 jobs and delivering 4,000 homes in the area. The Scottish Government has provided more than £200 million for Clyde Gateway's work since 2007. The First Minister announced the latest funding ahead of visiting another of its projects, the Innovation Scheme, where £660,000 of government cash has been used to help develop Scotland's first renewable district system. It is hoped the site will become one of the largest office parks in the UK, with the heating system – which also uses solar power and heat pumps – helping to provide buildings there with low-cost energy. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's visit, Mr Swinney said: 'Regenerating our industrial heartlands of the 20th century is an integral part of transforming Scotland's economy in the 21st, and Clyde Gateway is a shining example of what can be achieved. 'Its ambition is creating jobs, improving communities and tackling poverty. 'I am delighted to be able to announce funding to help it continue that work and also to see first-hand this innovative project which will provide affordable green energy to businesses. 'This part of Glasgow has a proud industrial past and the Scottish Government is determined that it will have a strong economic future.' Adding that he wanted to see such benefits 'continue to spread across Scotland', the First Minister said the government was providing £62.15 million this financial year for regeneration projects 'that will revitalise town centres, derelict sites and green spaces'. Martin Joyce, executive director for regeneration at Clyde Gateway, said the £3.5 million of funding will 'accelerate our efforts to transform the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen'. Mr Joyce added: 'Working alongside the Scottish Government and other key partners, we have already remediated nearly 750 acres of contaminated land, supported the creation of more than 8,000 jobs and delivered 4,000 much-needed new homes, helping to build vibrant communities where people can live, work and play.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Derelict sites to be regenerated and jobs created in Glagsow
Clyde Gateway is set to receive £3.5million to support the continued redevelopment of the former Shawfield Chemical Works site into a hub for high value manufacturing businesses. It is part of the urban regeneration company's plan to develop homes, hotels and business premises on land equivalent in size to 130 football pitches in the East End and Rutherglen. READ NEXT: Glasgow hotel workers overwhelmingly back first sector strike in over 40 years (Image: PA) Swinney said: "Regenerating our industrial heartlands of the 20th century is an integral part of transforming Scotland's economy in the 21st and Clyde Gateway is a shining example of what can achieved. "Its ambition is creating jobs, improving communities and tackling poverty. "I am delighted to be able to announce funding to help it continue that work and also to see first-hand this innovative project which will provide affordable green energy to businesses. "This part of Glasgow has a proud industrial past and the Scottish Government is determined that it will have a strong economic future. "I want to see these benefits continue to spread across Scotland and this financial year we are providing £62.15 million towards regeneration projects that will revitalise town centres, derelict sites and green spaces." READ NEXT: Glasgow residents 'vindicated' as council make this move over drug problem The former Shawfield Chemical Works (Image: Newsquest) Martin Joyce, Executive Director for Regeneration at Clyde Gateway, added: "This £3.5 million investment will accelerate our efforts to transform the East End of Glasgow and Rutherglen. "Working alongside the Scottish Government and other key partners, we have already remediated nearly 750 acres of contaminated land, supported the creation of more than 8000 jobs and delivered 4000 much needed new homes, helping to build vibrant communities where people can live, work and play." Swinney made the announcement ahead of a visit to the Innovation Shawfield, another Clyde Gateway regeneration scheme, where he will see Scotland's first renewable district heating system of its kind. The site is expected to become one of the largest office parks in the UK and the heating system, which is also capable of cooling buildings, will provide occupants with low-cost energy. The project has been supported by £660,000 from the Scottish Government and sees power generated from sources including solar and heat pumps.
The National
15-07-2025
- Business
- The National
John Swinney announces £3.5m for Clyde Gateway project
John Swinney confirmed the funding for Clyde Gateway, with the money going towards its work to redevelop the former Shawfield Chemical Works site in Glasgow. The site is being transformed into a hub for high-value manufacturing businesses – with the project being part of Clyde Gateway's efforts to develop homes, hotels and businesses on land which equivalent to 130 football pitches across Rutherglen and the east end of the city. READ MORE: Scottish hospital car park savings revealed for patients, staff and visitors The urban regeneration company has already developed almost 750 acres of contaminated land, with its work supporting the creation of more than 8000 jobs and delivering 4000 homes in the area. The Scottish Government has provided more than £200m for Clyde Gateway's work since 2007. The First Minister announced the latest funding ahead of visiting another of its projects, the Innovation Scheme, where £660,000 of government cash has been used to help develop Scotland's first renewable district system. It is hoped the site will become one of the largest office parks in the UK, with the heating system – which also uses solar power and heat pumps – helping to provide buildings there with low-cost energy. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's visit, Swinney said: 'Regenerating our industrial heartlands of the 20th century is an integral part of transforming Scotland's economy in the 21st, and Clyde Gateway is a shining example of what can be achieved. 'Its ambition is creating jobs, improving communities and tackling poverty. 'I am delighted to be able to announce funding to help it continue that work and also to see first-hand this innovative project which will provide affordable green energy to businesses. 'This part of Glasgow has a proud industrial past and the Scottish Government is determined that it will have a strong economic future.' READ MORE: CalMac ferry between Arran and Ardrossan to stop after brief resumption Adding that he wanted to see such benefits 'continue to spread across Scotland', the First Minister said the Government was providing £62.15m this financial year for regeneration projects 'that will revitalise town centres, derelict sites and green spaces'. Martin Joyce, executive director for regeneration at Clyde Gateway, said the £3.5m of funding will 'accelerate our efforts to transform the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen'. Joyce added: 'Working alongside the Scottish Government and other key partners, we have already remediated nearly 750 acres of contaminated land, supported the creation of more than 8000 jobs and delivered 4000 much-needed new homes, helping to build vibrant communities where people can live, work and play.'
Glasgow Times
08-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
New life for Shawfield site once known for toxic waste
The development in South Lanarkshire, known as Innovation Shawfield, sits on the former J&J Whites Chemical plant, once responsible for producing 70% of the UK's chromate products and leaving behind hazardous chromium waste. Clyde Gateway, Scotland's largest regeneration project, is leading the transformation of the site. (Image: Supplied) Remediation of the site began in 2013 and has transformed part of the area into Red Tree Magenta, a 40,000 sq ft office building supporting 21 companies and more than 180 jobs. Tom Arthur, Investment Minister at the Scottish Government, said: "Our significant investment in this project has helped to remove toxic chemicals from the former Shawfield Chemical Works site and transform it into a thriving hub for businesses. "The completion of these works is welcome news for Glasgow and Rutherglen, creating up to 90 permanent jobs and ultimately reducing pollution in the River Clyde. "To benefit people throughout Scotland, we are providing £62.15 million for regeneration projects in 2025/26. "This will revitalise green spaces, town centres and derelict sites across the country." The newly completed units form part of the £500 million Clyde Gateway Innovation regeneration programme. Jointly funded by the UK and Scottish governments, Scottish Enterprise, Clyde Gateway, and South Lanarkshire Council, the project aims to transform contaminated land into productive commercial space. The two units, totalling 29,000 sq ft, were delivered on time and budget by Heron Bros. Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, said: "Remediating this land not only removes an eyesore from the local community, it will also bring jobs and economic activity well into the future. "This development forms part of our £500 million vision for Clyde Gateway that will establish the area as a hub for innovation, green jobs and advanced manufacturing, bringing new homes, hotels and employment opportunities."
