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industries, including a Floating Village, where organizations can work can organizations where Village, Floating a including industries,

initiatives like Fastlink being progressed, to ensure that city Glasgow that ensure to progressed, being Fastlink like initiatives

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followed by the “Squinty” bridge in 2006 and the relocations the and 2006 in bridge “Squinty” Arc Clyde the by followed

“funky quarter” with a mix of housing and commercial developments, commercial and housing of mix a with quarter” “funky

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revitalised community; – planned to become Glasgow’s become to planned – Tradeston community; revitalised

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Garden Festival site is being marketed alongside SECC as Creative as SECC alongside marketed being is site Festival Garden

since 2001 creating 15,000 jobs and the – an award winning award an – Gorbals the and jobs 15,000 creating 2001 since

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the Clyde, this area of Clyde Waterfront includes the Merchant the includes Waterfront Clyde of area this Clyde, the together events, and conferences concerts, for specifically built UK

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be built next to the SECC by 2013, providing another indoor venue for venue indoor another providing 2013, by SECC the to next built be

centre into a “river city” again! city” “river a into centre

On the north bank, the new 12,000 seater Scottish Hydro Arena will Arena Hydro Scottish seater 12,000 new the bank, north the On

stages of development, the Clyde is fast transforming Glasgow city Glasgow transforming fast is Clyde the development, of stages

retail, leisure, housing, transport and infrastructure projects at varying at projects infrastructure and transport housing, leisure, retail, week. every visitors of thousands

playing a significant role in this success story. With over 85 office, 85 over With story. success this in role significant a playing attracting Clyde River the along assets media and conferencing

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jobs and tourism, with the regeneration of the Clyde Waterfront Clyde the of regeneration the with tourism, and jobs entertainment, important most Scotland’s of some houses

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is a strategic partnership comprising the Scottish the comprising partnership strategic a is Waterfront Clyde Lawrence Creative Creative Lawrence Design

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The area from Old Kilpatrick to Dumbarton includes attractive The revitalisation of Clydebank is being spearheaded by the award , Scotland's most successful shopping centre, with over 100 Along from Pacific Quay lies Govan, one of Glasgow’s earliest countryside along the river and great transport links to Glasgow. winning Clydebank re-built URC. Enhanced links to the riverfront, shops / restaurants and 20m customers visits per year, is planning a settlements (600AD), famed for its shipbuilding heritage. At Fairfield’s Plans are being developed for many of the riverside communities in attracting new businesses and creating 1200 new homes are £150m expansion and Xscape, boasting Scotland’s only indoor former , BAE Systems Surface Fleet continue this tradition, including Bowling Basin at the western entrance Clydebank Re-built’s objectives. SNO!Zone, a multi screen cinema, bowling alley and Soccer Circus, building major sections of two 65,000 tonne aircraft carriers for the to the Forth & Clyde Canal; the former Exxon petrol storage depot; are two of Scotland’s most popular retail / leisure destinations. Royal Navy. At Queens Quay, which is the former site of John Brown’s shipyard made Dumbarton Harbour and Lomondgate, where BBC Scotland’s “River famous for building the “Queen” liners, several new developments The Renfrew Riverside development, with its proximity to Glasgow A £70m Central Govan action plan is being developed by a City” is filmed. opened in 2007 on this 16 acre enterprise and learning district. Clydebank airport, excellent road and rail links, makes it one of Scotland’s most partnership of public agencies working closely with the community. The Old Kilpatrick and Bowling area has many interesting places such College relocated its 10,000 students to an impressive new £37million strategic development sites. Six house builders have invested in a Medical science, public health and jobs are being boosted by the as the end of the , the most northerly frontier of the campus. The Titan Enterprise Pavilion opened its doors for small major project at Ferry Village, creating a whole new community of Southern General Hospital’s £842 million expansion of its maternity Roman Empire, that has been designated a World Heritage site; The businesses and high tech start ups and the 150 foot cantilever Titan more than 2000 properties - including , villas, townhouses hospital and construction by 2015 of two new hospitals, providing Saltings, a 19 hectare nature reserve for wading birds with wheelchair Crane was refurbished for £3.5 million in its centenary year as a and penthouses. It is situated close to the seven acre Clyde View Park 1,700 beds and capacity for 725,000 patients a year. friendly paths and information boards; the triple distilled “Spirit of visitor attraction, with a new learning centre now open. (2005), the expanding Platinum business park as well as new At the mouth of the , the new iconic Riverside Museum, Glasgow” Auchentoshan whisky has a visitor centre / restaurant and Travelodge and Campanile hotels. In Clydebank centre the North Canal bank / Swan canopy bridge designed by Zaha Hadid, opened 21/06/11, expecting +750,000 visitors Bowling Basin at the end of the Forth & Clyde canal that was built in project has won regeneration plaudits and Clyde Gate, a five acre site For centuries, Renfrew has been connected with and Scotstoun per year, many via Clyde Clippers' new Govan ferry. Further along the 1790 to provide a short cut across Scotland for international goods, next to the NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital, has been extensively by a ferry service, which changed from SPT to Clyde Link in 2010. Up Clyde, Peel Holdings, Cala, Bryant, Park Lane and Dandara have built welcomes visiting boats. landscaped recently with 12 individual and serviced plots for businesses. river of the ferry is BAE System’s shipyard at Scotstoun, employing about 1,500 new apartments of varying size and price, most with Further down river Dumbarton is now undergoing significant thousands of skilled workers and down river at Yoker Riverside great views of the river, that epitomise modern waterfront living. Across the river Newshot Island’s 73 acre nature reserve which is seeking regeneration with a master plan to regenerate the town centre, new development is taking place in two phases of residential apartments protection status, offers an important wintering area for wildfowl and housing developments such as Castle Quay beside Dumbarton Rock and family housing, comprising approximately 450 units in total. has a path connecting it to Erskine, a town with the potential for its and new commercial opportunities at the £100 million mixed regenerated centre to become an important residential location. residential, business and leisure development at Lomondgate. Location Riverside Museum Location Around the A82, north of Atlantic Quay, IFSD Glasgow Dumbarton Current Status Current Status Broomielaw/Tradeston public Infrastructure work completed, realm and bridge completed 60 bed Premier Inn opened in May 2009 2011 and construction of Partners The 6 key areas of the regeneration Walker Homes and Aggreko Glasgow City Council / HQ both started Scottish Enterprise Clyde Waterfront’s plan for revitalising the River Clyde and its Partners Cost Strathleven Regeneration £22m surrounding communities is a bold and sweeping vision that will Company and Walker Group benefit Scotland’s people, businesses and economy. It is made Company Regeneration of Strathleven courtesy Photograph Cost possible by the commitment and collective effort of Clyde £100m+ Waterfront’s public partners working with the private sector. Lomondgate IFSD (www.ifsdglasgow.co.uk) The new £74m Riverside Museum (www.glasgowmuseums.com) opened June 2011 Clyde Waterfront is a strategic partnership of the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Lomondgate (www.lomondgate.co.uk) a 100 acre mixed development, centred on Glasgow’s International Financial Services District (IFSD www.ifsdglasgow.co.uk) beside the River Clyde at the mouth of Glasgow’s other main river, the Kelvin, adjacent Glasgow City Council, Renfrewshire Council and West Dumbartonshire Council. a 20 acre business park and adjacent to BBC Scotland’s set for “River City”. has attracted +£1 billion of investment to date and employers like AON, Barclays, to Glasgow Harbour and opposite Govan. beCogent, BNP Paribas, Direct Line, esure, First Data, HSBC, JP Morgan, Morgan Walker Group are building a range of 250+ homes. A 60 bed Premier Inn / Brewers This futuristic structure has been inspired by Glasgow’s maritime history and designed Stanley, National Australia Group, Santander and Tesco, creating 15,000 new jobs. Fayre opened in 2011 and Tesco Express, two restaurants and 10,000ft2 of local shops by internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid, replacing the existing Museum of The refurbished quaysides, improved public walkways/landscaping, opening of are planned. Transport at the Kelvin Hall. The new museum houses Glasgow’s transport collection as the new Tradeston “Squiggly” footbridge and completion of new Grade A office well as some impressive new exhibits and the Clyde built Glenlee Tall Ship has also space recently, have added impetus to the Clyde’s revival in the city centre. relocated here to be berthed outside. Capella Group has lodged plans with Glasgow City Council to create a stylish Location: River Clyde / Kelvin, Glasgow Harbour £10m restaurant quarter on the waterfront at Broomielaw Quay. Current Status: Open 10/11am - 5pm, 361 days per annum Partners: Glasgow City Council; Zaha Hadid architects BAM Cost: £74m

I Location 250+ developments - planned, under construction Ferry Village River Clyde at Govan Creative Clyde (www.creativeclyde.com) or completed and Scotstoun Six developers are creating 2,000 varied properties at Ferry Village (www.ferryvillage.com), Further development of the Digital Media Quarter at Pacific Quay and future plans for I 20-25 year plan - 13 miles of the Clyde from Glasgow, via all within easy reach of Braehead, Xscape, the Renfrew/Yoker Ferry, the M8 and Current Status the SECC area are now being marketed to the Creative Sector as Creative Clyde Glasgow International Airport. the MOD signed the Aircraft (www.creativeclyde.com). Renfrew to Dumbarton Carrier Joint Venture contract was signed on 3/07/08 Since the Clyde Arc “Squinty” bridge opened in 2006, STV and BBC Scotland have I £5-6 billion - public & private investment planned This major housing development includes building methods and landscaping techniques which maximise sunlight around homes and create pleasant views and walkways. Partners relocated here and Medius (2008), The Hub and Film City (2009) have been built for I 1 vision - “to develop a vibrant and thriving River Clyde, with BAE Systems and the MOD and occupied by a range of creative industry companies. people and communities at its heart” Cost Location £5bn for two carriers Location Renfrew riverside Pacific Quay and SECC, Glasgow www.clydewaterfront.com Current Status Current Status Timescales vary by developer The Creative Clyde area is likely but all should complete by 2015 BAE Systems - Govan and Scotstoun to be complete by 2016 Partners Partners George Wimpey, Best Most “Clydebuilt” have closed but BAE Systems Surface Ships Scottish Enterprise are the Developments, Miller, Redrow, (www.baesystems.com), part of Europe’s biggest defence company, carries on the lead partner for Pacific Quay McCarthy & Stone and tradition, building high tech warships here. Cost Fairbriar Homes Their highly skilled workforce of 4,000 are building or have launched six Type 45 Approx £500m for the Cost Destroyers for the Royal Navy at their Govan and Scotstoun shipyards. (HMS Daring regeneration of Pacific Quay £250m 2006, Dauntless 2007, Diamond 2007, Dragon, Defender and Duncan.) Work has started and SECC area on the £5bn MOD joint contract to build huge sections of two new 65,000 tonne aircraft carriers, securing thousands of jobs on the Clyde for the next 6-8 years.