TALKS are underway to transform the derelict former Haghill Primary site into new social housing.

As previously reported, the area was earmarked for demolition earlier this year after the roof collapsed.

However, multi-partner discussions are ongoing in a bid to salvage as much of the B-listed building as possible.

The Glasgow Times can reveal initial conversations have taken place about the potential for up to 40 new homes on the Marwick Street spot.

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Milnbank Housing Association has met with Glasgow City Council officials, as well as councillor Elaine McDougall and MSP Paul Sweeney, to determine its future.

The MSP said: “After many years of frustration, I couldn’t be happier to see the building restored in a way that keeps that heritage while providing new homes.

“It’s a big victory for the city and residents in the area.”

McDougall added: “The condition of this building has been a blight on the community for a number of years ... but the council and Milnbank Housing Association are in discussion about providing much needed social housing on the site.”

It is hoped parts of the former schoolhouse, which was built in 1904 and has been listed as a “building at risk” since late 2002, can be salvaged – including the janitor’s house and main facades – and incorporated into the new buildings.

It’s understood a costing of the site will now go ahead to allow the prospective plans to be turned into an official proposal.

The proposals will be taken to a Glasgow City Council meeting, likely to be the Contracts and Property Committee, for debate when finalised.

A spokesperson for the housing association said: “In the event the existing building has to be demolished, the association is looking to bring forward costed proposals for new housing on this site.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the local authority added: “Since the difficult decision to demolish the former Haghill Primary school was made, council officers have been working hard to ensure that as much of the architectural heritage of the building is preserved for re-use and incorporation into any future redevelopment as possible.

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“Discussions are at an advanced stage with Milnbank Housing Association regarding the construction of new housing stock which will seek to incorporate the carefully dismantled architectural features of the former school.”