As Glasgow looks forward to hosting the Commonwealth Games next summer, the continuing regeneration of Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, and Rutherglen has been celebrated as part of the legacy of the 2014 Games.

Clyde Gateway, Scotland's most ambitious regeneration project, has secured over £1.5 billion of private and public sector investment since its inception.

More than a decade on, Clyde Gateway has delivered over 4,000 new homes and created over 8,300 jobs for local communities, with support from partners including Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow City Council, and South Lanarkshire Council. The project, which has remediated over 700 acres of contaminated land, was recently hailed by First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, as "a shining example of what can be achieved."

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Clyde Gateway has now announced a new £500 million masterplan to continue its regeneration work. The plan includes the redevelopment of Shawfield Stadium and the creation of a new park adjacent to Dalmarnock station.

Martin Joyce, Executive Director of Regeneration, Clyde Gateway, said: "With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon once again it is an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the last Games, but also a reminder that there is still much more to do. That is why we recently announced a new £500m masterplan that will remediate and transform a further 250 acres of land into a mixed-use ecosystem of homes, hotels, business and commercial space, all powered by low carbon heat networks and green infrastructure."

Phil Batty, CEO of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, commented on the upcoming event: "Glasgow can be truly proud of its pivotal role in hosting a Games that marks a new era for Commonwealth Sport. This is legacy in action. We are building on the amazing venues and talent delivered during Glasgow 2014 and pioneering a new model for future host nations."

Mr Batty noted that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will deliver almost £150m of investment in the city, with no cost to the public purse.