Construction activity valued at more than £100 million is scheduled for 2026 and is expected to significantly reshape Dalmarnock and Shawfield in Glasgow’s east end. The programme will introduce new housing, additional commercial space and enhanced public realm, marking a major phase in the area’s ongoing regeneration.
Led by Clyde Gateway and delivered in partnership with a range of private sector investors, the programme demonstrates both the scale and the momentum of continued investment shaping the Glasgow Innovation Hub across the locality.
As part of the programme, 173 new homes are being delivered by CCG and Thenue Housing Association, with construction already underway in Dalmarnock. Clyde Gateway investment will also support the development of XWorks at Dalmarnock Cross, described as a state-of-the-art facility aimed at attracting high-value manufacturing companies. Nearby, EastWorks has reached full occupancy and is home to a number of deep-tech firms, including Simera Sense, Utopi and Acumen Cyber, reinforcing the area’s position within the Glasgow Innovation Hub as a centre for innovation and advanced technology.
Dalmarnock is also developing a stronger leisure profile. Plans are in place for a £15m hotel and a £1m pocket park, which is already under construction and due for completion in the spring. The hotel opportunity is currently being marketed, with Clyde Gateway seeking interest from private investors. Additional momentum in the area is being provided by Spectrum Properties, whose nearby developments already house health and fitness operators Holistic Warehouse and Omnigym.
Alongside housing projects already in the pipeline, construction on a new Lidl store is due to begin this month. Together, these developments are accelerating change in the neighbourhood, positioning Dalmarnock as an increasingly attractive place to live, work and relax.
Progress is also continuing in Shawfield, South Lanarkshire. Work is advancing on Red Tree Labs, a new hub designed to support research-led businesses and high-growth innovators. Clyde Gateway has completed a series of strategic land acquisitions across Shawfield, bringing together key sites intended to unlock future employment opportunities. In parallel, an extensive programme of land remediation is underway on heavily contaminated former industrial land, preparing sites for development and ensuring they are suitable for productive, well-connected business use.
Martin McKay, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said: “Clyde Gateway was set up to regenerate the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen, and we have made fantastic progress so far with 4,000 new homes delivered, 8,300 jobs created and more than £1.5bn of public and private investment.
“Our ambition does not stop there. This is reflected in the scale of construction activity taking place across the Clyde Gateway area this year, as well as in our new 10-Year Business Case, which sets out a clear plan for continued regeneration, new investment and long-term economic growth. From new parks and amenities to new businesses and homes, the transformation of the east end continues at pace.
“A vital part of our mission is preparing land that would otherwise remain derelict and contaminated. By remediating these sites, we are unlocking opportunities for new homes, business premises and green spaces—ensuring the land becomes productive once again and continues to deliver benefits for local communities.”
In addition to housing and commercial projects, environmental works on Polmadie Burn are expected to begin shortly. This will sit alongside an almost £10m remediation programme targeting derelict land on Glasgow Road, preparing strategically important sites for future development.
