Vacant land in Glasgow's East End is being transformed into a community park with the help of the locals and a £1m investment. 

An area beside the Bridgeton Community Learning Campus will become an “active greenspace” under the Old Damarnock Road Gren Infrastructure Project.

The project is led by Clyde Gateway and will hopefully be completed by the autumn of 2022.

Glasgow Times:

Work at the 5.7-acre site will be carried out by Luddon Construction and will include a woodland path for walkers, areas to support biodiversity, new entrances and a junior bike circuit. 

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Clyde Gateway’s chief executive Ian Manson said: “This is another welcome green investment and part of our ongoing work to bring new jobs, homes and high-quality public parks to Bridgeton.”

Andrew Waddell, director at Luddon Construction, said: “Everyone working on the project is really excited to see the final result and reveal the space to members of the community."

Glasgow Times:

Local groups and residents have been involved in the plans at every stage and they hope it will become an important asset in the heart of Bridgeton. 

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Lesley Ward, a member of the Bridgeton Community Learning Campus, said: “This greenspace will be testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the Bridgeton community and shows just what is possible when groups like ours come together.”

Andrew added: "The community groups involved in the project are clearly very passionate about transforming the area and we are pleased to help rejuvenate the existing site with a vibrant green space.”