Work starts on Glasgow Charing Cross Gateway scheme

Demolition works on Glasgow’s £250 million Charing Cross Gateway masterplan have kicked off.

Contractors have started clearing the site, near Bath Street and Newton Street, of its 1960s building, making space for the initial phase of the city centre project.

Designed by Michael Laird Architects, Charing Cross Gateway will reclaim and reinstate a historic part of the city, creating a vibrant neighbourhood and a striking gateway into the city centre from the west end.

Overall, the project includes student accommodation, office space, private homes and retail units.

Owned by Tracey Investments, CXG Glasgow is the project developer.

Mark Tracey, Director of Tracey Investments, said: “We are proud to be involved in a project that will not only modernise the visual landscape of Glasgow city centre, but also assist in reducing the shortage of much-needed student accommodation within the city.

“To date, we have been particularly impressed with how the project team has managed to coordinate our vision of creating one of the most striking purpose-built student accommodation buildings in the city and work hand in hand with Glasgow City Council and Network Rail to bring this project to life.”

Demolition and site clearance are expected to be completed by August.