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Glasgow east end massive office park plans unveiled Glasgow east end massive office park plans unveiled
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Plans have been unveiled to build one of the UK's largest office parks on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow.Plans have been unveiled to build one of the UK's largest office parks on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow.
The Magenta business district, at Shawfield in the city's east end, would cover 27 acres and have up to 1.2 million sq ft of office space.The Magenta business district, at Shawfield in the city's east end, would cover 27 acres and have up to 1.2 million sq ft of office space.
About £20m of public money has been spent preparing the site for building work as it is believed the project could create thousands of new jobs.About £20m of public money has been spent preparing the site for building work as it is believed the project could create thousands of new jobs.
Marketing agents will now attempt to attract developers.Marketing agents will now attempt to attract developers.
Preparatory infrastructure work at the site, to the rear of Shawfield Greyhounds Stadium, has been funded by Clyde Gateway, the urban regeneration company in Glasgow's east end.Preparatory infrastructure work at the site, to the rear of Shawfield Greyhounds Stadium, has been funded by Clyde Gateway, the urban regeneration company in Glasgow's east end.
'Phenomenal boost' 'Local people'
Chief executive Ian Manson said potential benefits to the local and national economy were significant. Chief executive Ian Manson told BBC Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme that the potential benefits to the local and national economy were significant.
"Magenta will give the local economy and employment market a phenomenal boost," he said. He said: "Clyde Gateway is regenerating a major part of the city - to the east of the city centre, including parts of South Lanarkshire - so it's been working for eight years now."
"It will also attract new inward investment to Scotland and stimulate economic growth." "The work we've been doing is everything you would hope to see in a regeneration project - everything from new schools, new facilities - working with people for a better education.
It is hoped that, as well as offering office space, the Magenta development will support shops, cafes, a gym and business centre. "But key to our work has been to find jobs for local people. So that means bringing companies and organisations into the area and working with local people to be able to take these jobs."
It is hoped that, as well as offering office space, the Magenta development will support shops, cafes, a gym and a business centre.
Highbridge Properties will spearhead the drive to bring on board a developer for the site.Highbridge Properties will spearhead the drive to bring on board a developer for the site.
The firm's director, Adrian Hill, said: "When I first saw this site it reminded me of London Docklands in the early years - so much potential and so close to the city centre.The firm's director, Adrian Hill, said: "When I first saw this site it reminded me of London Docklands in the early years - so much potential and so close to the city centre.
"The location is first class - a stunning riverside development that's just 10 minutes from the city centre, 15 minutes from Glasgow Airport, two minutes from the M74, and with ample parking available on site.""The location is first class - a stunning riverside development that's just 10 minutes from the city centre, 15 minutes from Glasgow Airport, two minutes from the M74, and with ample parking available on site."