The landmark redevelopment of the former Victoria Infirmary site in Glasgow's Battlefield has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of phase one.

Sanctuary Scotland has delivered 136 high-quality affordable homes and 11 commercial units as part of the ambitious masterplan, significantly contributing to the city's housing supply.

The £29.3 million first phase has successfully created a vibrant mixed-use community in a historic southside location. The new residences are now fully occupied and include a mix of tenures: 43 homes for social rent, 61 mid-market apartments, and 32 New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE) homes.

The diverse mix of new residents includes key workers—benefiting from the site's proximity to the new Victoria Infirmary—as well as families, the elderly, and those needing flexible and adaptable accommodation. All residential blocks feature lifts, and 14 flats are designed to be wheelchair-adaptable, enhancing accessibility.

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Nigel Wilcock, Chair of Sanctuary Scotland, noted the positive impact on the new residents.

"These homes at The Victoria breathe new life into this historic site... We speak to our new residents daily, and so many of them are delighted with their new surroundings," he said.

The project received substantial funding support, with Glasgow City Council contributing £15.7 million to phase one, reinforcing its commitment to increasing affordable housing supply.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, City Convener for Housing and Development at Glasgow City Council, praised the outcome: "The redevelopment of the former Victoria Infirmary site has brought many new high-quality and much-needed homes to Glasgow, with a third of these being affordable flats for both social and mid-market rent."

Residents have expressed delight with the outcome. Karen Noble Perrie, who previously worked at the old hospital, moved into a two-bedroom mid-market rent home and felt a sense of "serendipity" at returning to the location.

Meanwhile, phase two of the development is already well underway, with construction progressing on the eagerly anticipated Nightingale Collection, which involves the unique restoration of the iconic former hospital buildings.