Final part of Western Infirmary site acquired
Published: 22 July 2013
The University of Glasgow has completed the transfer of ownership of the last part of the Western Infirmary site resulting in the entire fourteen acres now being owned by the University.
The University of Glasgow has completed the transfer of ownership of the last part of the Western Infirmary site resulting in the entire fourteen acres now being owned by the University.
As we revealed in Campus E-News in February, the purchase had already been carried out with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for the bulk of the site currently occupied by the Western Infirmary in an area bounded by Dumbarton Road, Church Street and University Avenue.
The Western Infirmary will continue to provide NHS services until 2015.
Ann Allen, Director of Estates and Buildings said “This is tremendous news for the University and will allow us to maximize the redevelopment of the Western Site. We will now press ahead with the engagement strategy to inform how we redevelop the site. We have been hugely encouraged by the amount of interest from staff and people who live in the west end of Glasgow on what might emerge from our consultations to date. That process will now continue.”
As well as engagement with staff, students and local residents, discussions will also take place with Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government and other key stakeholders.
Further information on the proposed development, along with details of public engagement and consultation events, can be found on the website www.gla.ac.uk/campusdevelopment
First published: 22 July 2013
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