A TRANSFORMATION of Glasgow’s waterfront is well underway with dozens of projects, according to top developers.

Construction of shops, flats and office space are dotting the banks of the River Clyde from Glasgow Green to Partick.

More than 26 significant projects are at various stages of the planning process with Glasgow City Council right now.

Huge projects like new Buchanan Wharf and Glasgow Harbour will offer a whole new experience to the riverside.

Paul Broad, director for Business Space at property agency GVA, said: “The Clyde has been pivotal to Glasgow’s past successes and the next stage of the city’s evolution is shaping up well thanks in no small part to the focus on the river.”

Already, modern developments like Pacific Quay, Springfield Quay, City of Glasgow College and the SEC Hydro dominate the riverside.

But huge gaping holes where warehouses and commercial space occupied still lie derelict in the city centre water front.

Regeneration of the Clydeside stalled when the 2008 recession hit – but now money is coming back to the city.

Buchanan Wharf will take over the first three blocks of Tradeston and Glasgow Harbour derelict land near the Transport Museum.

Both will have flats, shops and offices combined in what are called “mixed-use” developments.

New housing is planned for Lancefield Quay, Govan Graving Docks and Pacific Quay, too.

Other significant developments include a new leisure quarter at Custom House, which is currently under construction.

Planning permission has been accepted for sites at Broomielaw for mixed use projects.

Mr Broad said: “Many cities across the UK have traditionally developed out towards their river frontage and encouraged complimentary mixed uses encompassing residential, retail, leisure and commercial space.

“This mixture creates a 24/7 vibrancy which suits modern lifestyles and Glasgow can only benefit from fully embracing this concept for the Clyde.”

Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council has welcomed the recent announcement of Buchanan Wharf securing Barclays, along with 2,500 jobs.

She said: “This news is the latest in a wave of announcements about several substantial developments which are either in the pipeline or coming to fruition on the riverside.

“It is a major milestone in the rebirth of the Clyde, a step towards the creation of a world-class, riverside city quarter.”