First Minister John Swinney visited XWORKS in Dalmarnock to mark the commencement of an £11 million construction project that has the potential to generate up to 150 jobs.

The XWORKS development will offer a new generation of flexible, innovation-led mid-tech workspaces. The facility has been designed specifically to accommodate pioneering research and development occupiers alongside advanced manufacturing firms.

Situated at Dalmarnock Cross, the project will deliver 29,432 sq ft of state-of-the-art, high-value manufacturing space together with connected office accommodation. The development aims to build capacity for high-quality employment, foster innovation, and support skills development across Scotland by providing modern, adaptable commercial premises.

The project addresses an increasing demand for smaller, premium spaces tailored to high-value manufacturing start-ups and scaling enterprises. It also provides energy-efficient, future-focused workspaces intended to facilitate sustainable growth. Once finished, the flexible site will feature a shared rear yard capable of accommodating various tenants, located a short distance from the M8 and M74 motorways and directly next to Dalmarnock train station.

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Led by Clyde Gateway, the XWORKS development is funded by the UK Government (administered via Glasgow City Region), Scottish Enterprise, and the Scottish Government (administered via Glasgow City Council's Vacant and Derelict Land Fund).

First Minister 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 building was designed by Stallan Brand and is scheduled for completion in early 2027. Construction duties are being handled by Heron Bros, with marketing managed by Ryden.