Glasgow City Council has approved the City Legacy Consortium’s planning application for the first phase of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village.

At meeting of the council on Thursday members passed plans to build 700 homes which will be used by athletes during the Games before being turned into a new residential neighbourhood in the city’s east end.

Councillor Archie Graham, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council and Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games, said: "The Athletes’ Village is going to be a huge development that will help transform the east end of the city.

“It will be one of the most important elements of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games - and one of the most recognisable aspects of the legacy.The plans passed today are for a development which will become a stunning new neighbourhood in the East End of Glasgow.

“The construction of this phase, and eventually, the rest of the Athletes’ Village will show the world what Glasgow can do.”

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The City Legacy Consortium is made up of several companies which have a strong track record of residential development and job creation in Glasgow, including contractors CCG, Mactaggart & Mickel, Cruden and W H Malcolm.

Ed Monaghan, spokesperson for the City Legacy consortium said: “City Legacy is committed to working with Glasgow City Council to realise the vision for a memorable Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and deliver a lasting regeneration legacy for Dalmarnock.

"We are focussed on transforming the area to become a much sought-after riverside residential location and showcasing the Athletes’ Village as the best in contemporary and sustainable design.”

John Scott, Chief Executive of the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, added: “This agreement is another example that the overall planning for the Games is on track. It marks a key milestone for the partners of Glasgow 2014 that we are achieving our objectives.

“Glasgow 2014 aspires to deliver outstanding, athlete centred Games and the development of a high quality Athletes’ Village forms an integral part of that ambition.”

The successful development of the 32.5 hectares site in Dalmarnock is a key component in the delivery of the Games. The Athletes’ Village will provide accommodation and facilities for 6,500 competitors and officials during the Games.

After the Games, the Athletes’ Village will become a desirable new residential community including 304 private homes, 400 homes for rent and a new 120 bed care home for the elderly. The removal of the temporary facilities within the Athletes’ Village after the Games will release additional land for further residential development.

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