Mutli-million pound regeneration of Drumchapel agreed

The centre of Drumchapel is to be given a multi-million pound regeneraion.

It will help deliver new housing and fund a new public plaza and better walking and cycling routes.

There will also be enhanced community facilities, new green space and street furniture, and work to address local flooding issues.

Councillors gave the project the green light at a meet where they agreed to accept £14.98m from the UK government's levelling up fund.

The council will provide a further £1.664m in funding.

Glasgow City Council leader, Susan Aitken, said the £16.5m regeneration was "hugely significant" and residents deserved "nothing less".

“Drumchapel’s town centre is the heart of the local community," she added. "It’s relied upon by many for shopping and vital services.

“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.”

The project’s priorities were decided after extensive consultation with the community in Drumchapel.

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 2025 and completed later that year, with works to provide new community facilities expected to be completed in early 2026.