A low-carbon community with new homes, a hotel, and golf attraction is set to be created on the banks of the River Clyde.
Plans for the development at Yorkhill Quay on the northern banks of the river were given the green light by Glasgow City Council despite concerns over potential flooding.
Proposals include 1,100 new homes, a 200-bedroom hotel, commercial units, and 2,500sqm of land for leisure attractions including adventure golf.
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The new community will aim to connect neighbourhoods in Partick and Finnieston as well as riverfront tourist attractions with walkways and cycle paths along a new waterfront promenade.
Developers have said a series of ‘River Rooms’ will be created to be used as public space with panoramic views of the waterfront "offering places to pause, rest or shelter".
Plans are also underway to connect buildings at Glasgow Waters to a new low-carbon heat network which could also include the proposed Therme Scotland health and wellbeing spa resort.
Nine objections were submitted against the proposal with concerns over flooding and the buildings creating a barrier for the public to enjoy the Clyde.
A planning officer refuted suggestions that the building could be susceptible to flooding, insisting that the lower car park could have a "potential risk" of flooding but that it would be designed to "withstand the danger and free drain".
They also said the commercial units would have flood-resilient measures with electricity wiring coming down from the ceiling rather than from the floor. It was estimated that the likelihood of flooding would be a once-in-a-200-year event but could vary from once in 400 years to once in 20 years.
Brian Lavalette, Peel L&P’s Property Director for Scotland said: “Our proposals for Glasgow Waters, a currently derelict brownfield site, will help to reactivate the River Clyde waterfront to help create a diverse and thriving community connecting the West End to the city centre.
“Plans are in keeping with the Clyde Mission and we’ve been working with Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council to develop Glasgow Waters to help the Clyde attract further investment in retail, leisure, and tourism as well as creating much-needed homes and new jobs.
“We’re pleased the council has recognised the benefits the scheme will bring to the area, and we look forward to being able to start on site.”
Work is expected to start towards the end of 2023.
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