THE purchase of the former Jordanhill Campus has been completed, paving the way for more than 400 high-quality homes.

Almost £100 million is being invested in redeveloping the 31-acre site, which is to be known as Jordanhill Park, to deliver the homes by 2020.

Construction of the development will create more than 200 new jobs for Glasgow and deliver an economic boost of over £5 million in Gross Added Value.

Jordanhill Campus was one of Scotland’s leading teaching facilities until it was vacated by its previous owner, the University of Strathclyde, in 2012.

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As previously reported by the Evening Times, residents protested the plans last year before they were given the go-ahead.

Housebuilder CALA Homes (West) now said it is “committed” to building on the site’s legacy by establishing one of Glasgow’s most desirable and well-designed residential developments.

The development of Jordanhill Park will protect and enhance green space within the site, retain the Category B-listed David Stow building and ensure the existing playing fields remain open to the local community.

The development will offer a diverse range of luxurious contemporary homes - from one-bedroom flats to detached, five-bedroom family homes.

The first apartments, at Southbrae Drive, are set to be completed and on the market by the beginning of 2020.

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Work, including building demolition and safe disconnection of utilities, will begin immediately and, from today (October 15), in order to protect the public, there will no access to any part of the former campus.

Alternative access to the existing playing fields adjacent to the site will be established, ensuring the local community can continue to use and benefit from the facility.

Community notice boards have also been installed around the perimeter of the site to advise of the changes.

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Jim McIntyre, managing director at CALA Homes (West), said his team is “extremely proud” of the plans, adding: “We’d like to thank the University of Strathclyde for its support throughout the planning and land acquisition process.

“Jordanhill Park is a landmark development for us, with its mix of homes to suit young professionals to growing families and downsizers.

“Located in the heart of Glasgow, it will provide the city with much-needed, well-built and high-quality homes.

“We have an excellent reputation in the UK of providing communities with aspirational and award-winning homes, and it’s this experience which we intend to extend, with a sensitive approach, at Jordanhill Park.”