A £3.5 million Scottish Government package will accelerate regeneration across Clyde Gateway, unlocking more land for business, housing and infrastructure.

The investment will progress the next phase of remediation at Shawfield — a long-standing regeneration challenge due to Chromium VI contamination from the site's industrial past — and back further growth in Dalmarnock.

Restoring Shawfield will create new development plots while advancing Clyde Gateway's ambition to establish nationally significant clusters in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, clean energy, research facilities and other high-growth companies.

In Dalmarnock, sustained investment has already reshaped the area, with the EastWorks scheme demonstrating how historic industrial assets can be repurposed into high-quality workspaces that drive economic renewal.

Minister for Business and Fair Work Tom Arthur visited EastWorks as it marked the milestone of full occupancy.

He said: "Transforming the industrial legacies of Scotland's past into the foundations of our future economy is at the heart of what regeneration means.

"The work of Clyde Gateway across the east end is a powerful example of that transformation in action. What was once synonymous with contamination and dereliction is being reclaimed as land for new businesses, new homes and new opportunities. This funding will help Clyde Gateway continue that vital work, tackling decades-old environmental damage and unlocking the potential of this site for the communities around it.

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"Investment like this doesn't just clean up land, it creates jobs, attracts high-growth businesses and helps local communities flourish. The regeneration of the east end and decontamination of Shawfield is an ongoing legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games and this extra funding comes as the city hosts the Games once again.

"I want to see the benefits of regeneration continue to spread across Scotland, and this funding for Shawfield is a clear demonstration of our commitment to that ambition."

Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway Martin McKay said: "This £3.5 million investment is a significant endorsement of the progress being made across Clyde Gateway and our long-term vision for the area. It will support innovation-led growth in Dalmarnock, enable continued investment in the remediation of brownfield land at Shawfield, and help create the conditions for future business growth, housing and infrastructure.

"We welcome the Scottish Government's continued support as we work with partners to deliver lasting economic opportunities and benefits for local communities."

Clyde Gateway is the largest place-based, community-led regeneration programme in Scotland, working to attract investment and improve outcomes for communities across Glasgow's east end and South Lanarkshire.

Tackling contamination has been a core priority from the outset, with progress already visible through projects such as the Red Tree Magenta offices.

EastWorks, a restored Victorian gas-purifier shed, was delivered with nearly £7 million of Scottish Government regeneration funding and now hosts innovation-led firms in sectors including space technology and cyber security.

Clyde Gateway is currently in Phase 2 of a planned three-phase programme to fully remediate Shawfield and open the land for development.

Since its creation in 2008, the Scottish Government has invested more than £215 million in Clyde Gateway.

The new £3.5 million grant will be deployed across Clyde Gateway's transformational regeneration programme, supporting innovation-led growth in Dalmarnock and Shawfield while maintaining long-term investment in brownfield remediation and infrastructure.