Description:
A more important and prestigious settlement than Glasgow in
medieval times and the centre of the world's ship building industry
in the 19th & 20th centuries, Central Govan has declined both
economically and physically over recent decades. To arrest this
decline public agencies, working hand in hand with the local
community, developed Central Govan Action Plan: a ten year
programme to make Central Govan attractive, vibrant and
prosperous, a place where people wish to live, work, visit and
invest.
The plan contains a comprehensive set of actions including: new
mixed tenure residential development; public realm improvements;
restoration and reuse of historic buildings; the creation of new
and improved business, commercial and community space, as well as
measures to improve landscaping and movement throughout the town
centre.
Preserving and promoting Central Govan's rich heritage,
particularly it's beautiful surviving listed buildings, is a key
priority. As such, Govan
Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative forms a key part of the
Central Govan Action Plan. Funded by Heritage Lottery and Glasgow
City Council, this grant giving programme focuses particularly on
the restoration and preservation of key heritage features at Govan
Cross, using the improvements to re-establish Central Govan's
unique character and to improve the town centre's commercial
prospects and quality of life.
More detail about the various CGAP projects can be found
below.
Housing
More than 500 new, mixed tenure homes are being built
between 2009 and 2012 through CGAP Housing Projects, an
investment of £68 million that will boost the local population by
more than 1800 people.
Public Realm
£2 million of public realm improvements were completed at Govan Cross in Spring
2011, creating an attractive and vibrant civic space at the heart
of the town centre. A further phase of improvements will take place
at Water Row. A new pontoon was created in 2011, which is now
providing the landing stage for the Govan Ferry to provide a service to
the Riverside Museum and Glasgow
Harbour.
Historic Buildings
A restoration programme for Govan's Historic
Buildings is well underway. The former Orkney Street Police
Station (£3.6 million) has been redeveloped as the Orkney Street
Enterprise Centre. Refurbishment has been completed at Fairfield Shipyard
Offices. Discussions are taking place to secure a successful
future for Govan Old Parish
Church.
Shop Front Improvement
The Portal project Phase 1 and 2 is
complete, providing accommodation for local arts organisations and
independent artists. A traditional shop front improvement programme
will target properties at Burleigh Street, Water Row and Langlands
Road.
Landscaping and Infrastructure
Short term improvements are complete at Langlands
Path with major improvements planned to create a key pedestrian
and cycle route reconnecting the town centre with residential areas
and services.
Community and Leisure Facilities
A phased restoration programme for the Pearce
Institute began in Spring 2010 to safeguard the civic heart of
Central Govan. Plans to relocate and rebuild Riverside
Hall are at feasibility and business planning stage.
Find more up to date info about CGAP projects on the Get into Govan
website.
The implementation of Central Govan Action Plan is well underway
and includes a multitude of projects at various stages of delivery,
each managed by the various agencies helping to deliver the action
plan.