​New phase for Gorbals' regeneration goes ahead

A development of 73 new homes is planned for Glasgow’s Gorbals as part of a £100 million renovation project.

The scheme by New Gorbals Housing Association and Urban Union, has been planned for the last 20 years and comes on top of 201 new homes that were completed last year.

It is part of a bigger project which was granted permission for up to 200 homes for rent and 600 for sale three years ago after the areas old substandard housing was demolished.

Project manager Janice Belshaw said: "This area has waited a long time for this transformation and it is great to see how quickly things are now moving.

"Our goal is to bring high quality new homes, jobs and facilities to an area that desperately needs them."

Laurieston is one of eight Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA) projects in Glasgow.

TRAs oversee delivery of regeneration and development across the areas, providing new mixed tenure communities.

The other seven TRAs in the programme are Maryhill, Gallowgate, Shawbridge, Sighthill, North Toryglen, East Govan and Ibrox and Red Road/Barmulloch. The 73 new homes are due to be completed by March next year.