Glasgow Public Sector Earmarks Large Site for Development

A new project which aims to transform Clyde into a centre of excellence for the media, technology and creative industries is to open a 15 acre site for development.

The Creative Clyde site, at Pacific Quay on the banks of the River Clyde, will provide for modern, loose fit, flexible space to accommodate a range of retail, leisure and residential uses, as well as core offices and workspace for creatively minded businesses.

The development aims to build on the success of Glasgow’s Digital Media Quarter, which is already home to BBC Scotland and Scottish Television, Glasgow Science Centre, Film City Glasgow and The Hub, which offers quality workspace for up to 50 companies.

In all there are 2500 people employed on site, which is set to grow through the Creative Clyde development and improved links to Glasgow City Centre, such as the Clyde Arc road bridge.

The site is also just 15 minutes away from Glasgow International Airport.

Allan Currie is Business Development Director at Scottish Development International.

He said: “Creative Clyde is a refreshed vision for the location. It takes in both sides of the Clyde at Pacific Quay to include the SECC, Clyde Auditorium ‘Armadillo’, Scottish Hydro Arena and Riverside Museum.

“It helps to showcase the talent that we have within our ever growing creative community and helps us to build on those strengths in order to attract more inward investment in the future.

“Collaboration and networking a tant to growing this community, and Creative Clyde allows us to bring them together more effectively under one banner.

“There are also further opportunities for developers at Pacific Quay, providing investors with the chance to be part of this exciting initiative.”

Scottish Development International are partners in the project alongside Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow City Council, Creative Scotland, BBC Scotland, the University of Glasgow and numerous private enterprises.

The public sector partners work closely with inward investors, opening doors to a wide range of opportunities. This extends from potential funding support in the form of equity investment and grants to support staff development and training costs.

For further information, contact Mark Barton at Clyde Waterfront on +44 141 229 5423 or m.barton@clydewaterfront.com.