Stirling M9 A80 M9 A80 to M80 M80 Cumbernauld & Stirling M73 EdinburghEdinburgh Glasgow M8 M74 A80 M73 A74 (M) Gartcosh Junction 2A Gartcosh Station A80 to Glasgow, M80 & M8 M73 A752 Coatbridge M8 to Glasgow M8 A89 Showcase Ballieston Cinema A8 Interchange M73 A8 to M8, Edinburgh M73 to M74 the natural All Enquiries: location www.gartcoshinterchange.com Gartcosh Business Interchange is delivered in partnership between Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council and is part-financed by the European Union. 0141 552 5303 www.lanarkshire.com Freight The agents for themselves and for the vendors and lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (1) The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute part of a contract, (2) No person in the employment of The Joint Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property, (3) The images of the development are correct as at the date of publication and (4) All floors areas quoted will be subject to final verification upon completion of the development. by Design SE/2180/SEP07 Printed on Revive 100 Uncoated from the Robert Horne Group, which is produced using 100% de-inked post-consumer waste recycled fibre at a mill that has been awarded the ISO14001 certificate for environmental management. The pulp is bleached using an elemental chlorine free (ECF) process. the vision the location Gartcosh Business Interchange is a The nature reserve that borders Situated in one of Scotland’s key Located at the heart of Scotland’s road Scotland’s principal roads all link to to the local nature reserve and to new 50 hectare strategic business Gartcosh Business Interchange belies metropolitan growth areas, Gartcosh and rail network and strategically the site including the M73, M74, M8 surrounding villages including the location situated at the heart of the location’s scale and connectivity. Business Interchange is a core part positioned between Glasgow and and A80. Duck’s Walk linking Marnoch to Scotland’s road and rail network. of the wider North Lanarkshire Edinburgh, Scotland’s two great cities, Gartcosh. Cycle parking is provided Situated just 11 km from Glasgow The site also features a multi-modal Regeneration Strategy and has been Gartcosh’s connectivity is first class. at the new railway station and future Sustainability is at the heart of city centre, Gartcosh has dedicated transport interchange providing developed by Scottish Enterprise proposals include a cycle/pedestrian Gartcosh and our vision is to create full diamond interchange access to Bordering Gartcosh village, the site’s dedicated rail services to Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire in conjunction with North link to the Strathkelvin walkway/ a high quality new business location the M73 motorway and has its own highly central location provides access Falkirk and Glasgow and connecting Lanarkshire Council. The project has cycleway. where commercial success combines railway station that connects to to 1.5 million working age adults bus links to local communities. also been supported by Scottish with environmental sustainability. Glasgow and surrounding towns. within an hour’s travel time. Executive Challenge Funding and the Pedestrian and cycle access is also European Regional Development Fund. provided, including path connections Gartcosh Business Interchange offers scale and first class connectivity. The site has a dedicated link to the M73 Motorway and it’s own park and ride railway station. The tree lined boulevard entrance to Gartcosh Business Interchange The Gartcosh Business Interchange nature reserve 02 gartcosh business interchange gartcosh business interchange 03 the masterplan Gartcosh Business Interchange is A key aim of the masterplan is The sustainable foundations: Scotland’s new strategic business for Gartcosh to become a nationally location and has already been declared significant model for sustainable Footpaths and cycleways as the preferred location for the major development. for access and recreation M73 new office campus for the Scottish The sustainable foundations and Nature Reserve habitat Junction 2a Serious Organised Crime Agency framework are already in place. for local wildlife (SSOCA). The Gartcosh regeneration to date Transport interchange The proposed location of the new has witnessed significant recycling for synergised travel SSOCA office campus is shown and local training and employment Employment and Training adjacent on the Gartcosh Business initiatives. A multi-modal transport for local communities Interchange Masterplan. interchange has been formed and also Plot 1a a new nature reserve safeguarding Community Participation The Masterplan provides an approved the site’s amphibious wildlife. Development Strategy for the site and Recycling of on-site materials together with the Environmental The vision is to build on these strong Sustainable Drainage M73 Impact Assessment forms the basis foundations and at Gartcosh all of the Outline Planning Consent that development proposals will be Nature was granted for the site by North assessed not just on commercial Site 3 Reserve Lanarkshire Council in 2002. criteria but on sustainability criteria as well. A Site 3 prospectus is currently being prepared and will be made available to interested parties Site 1 in due course. Site 2a Car Park Site 2c Reserved for SSOCA Site 2b Gartcosh Station Nature Reserve Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 1 16.76 ha (41.41 acres) Site 2a 5.18 ha (12.80 acres) Site 3 13.67 ha (33.77 acres) Plot 1a 7.72 ha (19.08 acres) Site 2b 4.26 ha (10.52 acres) Site 2c 4.08 ha (10.08 acres) The site areas shown are approximate and for guidance purposes only. 04 gartcosh business interchange gartcosh business interchange 05 the connections the opportunity Gartcosh enjoys a highly central, Cumbernauld and Coatbridge town As the Masterplan shows, three major parties. To register to pre-qualify, Key locational data: General Permitted motorway-adjacent location and is centres are nearby and Glasgow City development platforms have been parties will be required to note interest. Use Classes are: situated at junction 2A of the M73 Centre is 11km to the west of the site 11 km to Glasgow city centre created and Site 3 will be the first to be Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire will Class 4 (Business) Motorway. and just over 15 minutes by train. 5 km to Cumbernauld made available for sale for commercial advertise the tender competition on its development. internet site, national newspapers and Located at the heart of Scotland’s Gartcosh also benefits from excellent town centre Class 5 (General Industrial) trade press. strategic roads network, motorway nearby leisure and outdoor facilities 3 km to Coatbridge town centre Site 3 extends to 13.67 hectares (33.77 Class 6 (Storage or Distribution). access is excellent from all major including Drumpellier Country Park acres) and has a high profile location at A tender prospectus will be made Fast motorway access to routes including M74, M8, A8 and A80. and the Showcase Cinema and Leisure the park entrance, overlooking the M73 available and further information is international airports complex. motorway and bordering the new park available on request. Access is also available via the A752 Glasgow Airport 28 km and ride railway station. The proposed via the Bargeddie/Showcase Junction The area is also well served with hotel Edinburgh Airport 53 km Sites 1 and 2 can also be made SSOCA office campus will be directly of the A8 or the Coatbridge A89 exit and conferencing facilities including Prestwick Airport 59 km available subject to occupier demand opposite on Site 2C. The high profile from the M8 (east). the four star Westerwood Golf and further infrastructure provision. 60% of Scotland’s working age location renders the site suitable for and Country Club at Cumbernauld. The central location and synergised population within 60 minute Class 4 Office development. Current plot demarcation within Other hotel chains in the area include road, rail and bus links means that drive time Sites 1 and 2 is shown for guidance Dakota, Hilton, Travel Inn, Holiday Inn The choice of developer for Site 3 will The local path network at Gartcosh Scotland’s main towns and cities are purposes only and plots can be and Innkeeper. 34% of Scotland’s working age be determined by of a formal tender all within easy reach. configured to suit occupier population within 30 minute competition comprising of a pre- requirements. drive time qualifying stage followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted Above and right: Gartcosh has its own dedicated park and ride station. Glasgow City Centre. The UK’s top retail location outside of London, only 11km from Gartcosh. Nearby leisure facilities including the Showcase leisure complex and Drumpellier Country Park. 06 gartcosh business interchange gartcosh business interchange 07.