A BRAND new 'woodland retreat' is coming to Toryglen, in a project by Clyde Gateway and Urban Roots.
The 'Malls Mire' project will see a piece of land in the South Side park use to create a mixed-use community park with play areas, a wetland area and a network of paths for walkers and cyclists.
The £3.3m funding for the retreat comes from ERDF Green Infrastructure Fund, Glasgow City Council and Sustrans.
Alison Thewliss MP, chair of Clyde Gateway, said: “Following on from the enormous success of the Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, we are delighted to start work on Malls Mire and breathe new life into the area by creating a thriving woodland retreat for local people and visitors to enjoy.
"The project also forms part of our wider green recovery plan which is currently investing over £20m in projects across Clyde Gateway for green space, building refurbishment and district heating.
"All of this is providing an important stimulus for the construction industry and protecting jobs at this challenging time."
Work is expected to be completed in 2021.
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