A NEW residential development in Glasgow has celebrated a project milestone.

It comes after the council’s ambition to regenerate the Clyde Waterfront took a further “step forward” with a topping-out ceremony for Dandara Living’s new Granary Quay development at the harbour.

Situated on the site of the former grain warehouse it is a contemporary build-to-rent development that will feature 342 new apartments.

Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren along with Carol Monaghan MP and Kaukab Stewart MSP joined Dandara Living’s CEO Jim Davies in a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the topping-out.

Jim Davies CEO of Dandara Living said: “Glasgow is a vibrant, ambitious city with a spectacular waterfront and like many other is experiencing a period of change as we reassess what we want from our cities.

“Glasgow City Council’s collaborative approach is creating River Rooms by unlocking land and generating new liveable spaces has taken huge steps forward.

“As a business, we have demonstrated our confidence in investing in Glasgow with these two significant developments.

“Glasgow Harbour is a fine example of this change and growth, and we believe Anderston Quay will be the same.

“Build to rent is still a relatively new concept in Scotland which is hugely popular in other regions and appealing to young professionals who are looking for high-spec homes in developments that are professionally managed and provide a sense of community rather than living in isolation.”

Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren added: “It’s fantastic to join everyone and an honour to plant a ceremonial tree to mark the start of this exciting development at Granary Quay at Glasgow Harbour.

“It’s a great example of the continuing investment in Glasgow’s waterfront. Encouraging the growth of a new and distinct community around the River Clyde.”

Kaukab Stewart MSP said: “It’s great to see the collaboration coming to the fore to enable the transformation of Glasgow’s waterfront, creating new communities that will support the city's economic growth.”

The City Wharf development, which is subject to planning, will feature nearly 500 one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes for rent and 490 student apartments alongside units for commercial use.