Three housing associations have welcomed the opening of the Govan to Partick Bridge.

Elderpark Housing, Govan Housing Association, and Linthouse Housing Association have described it as "a massive step forward" in the multi-million-pound regeneration of their communities.

The public began using the bridge after a weekend of festivities, which started on Saturday.

The £29.5 million Glasgow City Region City Deal project, funded by the Scottish and UK Governments, re-establishes the historic connection between Govan and Partick.(Image: Elderpark Housing)

Linthouse, Govan, and Elderpark are actively involved in community regeneration, a key activity for any community-controlled housing provider.

This includes housebuilding to provide much-needed affordable homes in the growing Govan community.

Near the Govan end of the bridge, Govan Housing Association has completed a significant housing development of 92 homes at Water Row, improving the appearance of Govan Cross.

Meanwhile, Linthouse's latest project transformed the derelict former Drumyone primary school into 49 new homes at Cromdale Square.

They also plan to deliver 37 high-quality back and front door homes and cottage flats on the site of the now derelict Davislea Care Home, off Langlands Road.

The care home is set for demolition this year.

Earlier this year, Elderpark announced plans for 43 affordable homes in two new buildings at Elderpark Street and Nimmo Drive.

All three housing providers had stalls at the weekend festivities, with free giveaways and the chance to engage with tenants visiting the bridge for the first time.

A spokesperson for the three housing associations said: “New housing is crucial to the ongoing regeneration of Govan and we are proud to be playing our part in this exciting process.

“We applaud the efforts of so many partners working hand in hand for the good of the community and the new bridge is a shining example of what can be achieved with large-scale regeneration projects."

The bridge provides an important link between communities, visitor attractions, and institutions of national economic importance, and is part of the active travel route between the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill campus and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.