The Quay leisure park in Glasgow is to be given a £1million facelift by owners Strathclyde Pension Fund.

Opened in 1996, the site is on the south bank of the River Clyde and includes a multiplex cinema, bingo, ten-pin bowling alley, hotel with 165 rooms, Scotland’s largest casino, Alea, and several restaurants.

The upgrade is due to begin this month and will see the creation of a new public realm zone, improved wayfaring and a series of measures to increase customer engagement activities that integrate the waterfront location.

The project is expected to be completed by June 2016 with businesses operating as normal during this time.

Customers can expect minimal disruption as the planned ground works will be carried out in controlled phased zones.

Strathclyde Pension Fund acquired Springfield Quay in December 2014 and indicated their intention to invest in the leisure park to enhance customer experiences.

Mark Sealey of Cushman & Wakefield Investors, acting on behalf of Strathclyde Pension Fund, said: “We are pleased to invest in such a prime city leisure destination and further strengthen its appeal to customers.

“By delivering more for The Quay’s visitors, the scheme will play an even greater role in the local community and beyond, which is not only important in helping to increase dwell time, dining and leisure sales, but is also vital in future-proofing the continued success of the park.”

Andrew Tipper, Director of Project Management and Building Services at Cushman & Wakefield, who is leading the investment works said: “This is a very exciting stage for The Quay as it makes a significant positive mark on the city’s riverside.

“Today’s discerning customers are looking for more experiences, where dining and leisure activities complement each other and by putting the customer at the forefront of our plans we aim to establish The Quay as the destination of choice in the catchment.”