Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, visited the XWORKS site in Dalmarnock on 18 May to formally mark the beginning of the £11m Construction Project expected to generate as many as 150 jobs. Led by Clyde Gateway, the development at Dalmarnock Cross will introduce 29,432 sq ft of manufacturing and office space tailored for advanced manufacturing businesses and research-focused occupiers. The scheme has been designed to meet rising demand from smaller high-value manufacturing firms and scaling businesses seeking adaptable, energy-efficient premises that support long-term sustainable growth. Positioned beside Dalmarnock train station and close to the M8 and M74, the completed site will include flexible units and a shared rear yard capable of accommodating multiple tenants.
Funding for the development has been provided by the UK Government through Glasgow City Region, alongside support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government via Glasgow City Council’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund. Speaking during the visit, John Swinney said: “Clyde Gateway is one of Scotland’s most significant regeneration projects and visiting the site today has shown the importance of public and private investment working together to grow our economy. “Scotland has enormous economic potential – world-class universities, a highly skilled workforce, a growing tech sector, strength in energy, and a longstanding reputation for innovation. “My ambition is that we fully realise that potential. I want to see an economy where businesses continue choosing to invest here, where young people can build careers here, and where communities across the country share in the benefits of growth.”
Martin McKay, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said: “Right on Dalmarnock Cross, and next to the train station, this is a prime area to attract high value manufacturing businesses and bring even more lucrative jobs to Dalmarnock. “Since the inception of Clyde Gateway, we have welcomed 4000 new homes, created thousands of jobs and achieved £1.5bn of public and private sector investment. In this area of Dalmarnock alone, you can see the great progress that has been made in regenerating what was empty and contaminated land, with the fully let EastWorks, lots of new social and private housing, and the soon-to-be new park just across the road. “It’s great to have the First Minister back in Clyde Gateway to show him progress and mark the start of the construction of XWORKS.” The Construction Project has been designed by Stallan Brand, while Heron Bros will oversee the build programme ahead of completion scheduled for early 2027. Ryden has been appointed to market the development.
