FIVE new community spaces have opened in North Glasgow as the first part of a substantial development.
Parks, a playground and outdoor gardens were built in the Hamiltonhill and Possilpark area ahead of the completion of 670 new homes.
To mark the occasion, an opening party was held for the community.
Complete with food, games, entertainment and a bouncy castle, local families enjoyed the gathering.
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The grounds were also visited by Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren.
She said: “This is great news for Glasgow. An exciting development with 670 new homes on the horizon. My congratulations to Shona Stephen and the team at Queens Cross Housing Association.
“It’s good to know Glasgow’s green credentials are being honoured with the provision of green spaces and parks I know this new community will really appreciate. Looking forward to phase two, starting next year.”
The construction is part of the regeneration of the area, with the first 178 homes - a mix of flats, cottage flats and terraced houses – due to be completed by next summer.
Queens Cross Housing chief executive Shona Stephen said: “The completion of these new greenspaces marks a significant achievement in the regeneration of Hamiltonhill.
“The neighbourhood greening contributes to Queens Cross’ vision of providing excellent housing in vibrant communities. These elements will promote a sense of place in Hamiltonhill while improving residents’ health and wellbeing and increasing biodiversity.
“We’d like to thank NatureScot for providing the funding required to allow us to make these considerable environmental improvements.”
Arthur Keller of NatureScot said: “NatureScot was delighted to support the development of the new greenspaces at Hamiltonhill through our ERDF Green Infrastructure Fund.
"They are already an asset to the community and show how imaginative use of greenspace can help to manage the impacts of climate change in our cities."
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