Over £50 million is to be invested to upgrade quay walls on the River Clyde in Glasgow.

The city council has given its approval for Glasgow City Region City Deal funding to be invested in quay walls, to allow further regeneration of the waterfront between Glasgow Green and the proposed Partick-Govan bridge.

The scheme will address the structural integrity of quay walls; enhance pedestrian and cycle connectivity along the banks of the river; unlock the development potential of vacant and derelict land along the river corridor; and improve place quality and the vibrancy of the river and its banks.

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Priority sites have been identified at locations such as Custom House Quay/Carlton Place, Clyde Street at the Briggait and Anderston/Lancefield Quay. The local authority owns around 3,400 metres of quay wall in this area.

However, much of the ownership is held by third parties and a grant scheme is now being developed where owners can submit expressions of interest in the award of funding if they can demonstrate that they meet City Deal objectives.

Council Leader Susan Aitken said: "The Clyde is a key part of our future economic growth, and this investment will unlock regeneration that can benefit everyone in Glasgow.

"Restoring the quay walls on the Clyde will not only remove barriers to developing sites along the waterfront, bringing jobs, homes and businesses, but will also improve access to the river making it an even more attractive location."

(LM)