Cuningar Loop Phase 2 woodland park
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Summary
Green infrastructure works to create outdoor opportunities
In extending Cuningar Loop in the east end of Glasgow, Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland project, to a total of 23.5 hectares (58 acres), we have transformed overgrown woodland into a well-structured woodland green space to benefit the local community.
9.1 Hectares
Derelict woodland transformed
11,000 m2
Wildflower meadow and grassland
167
Specimen trees planted
The project also provides additional riverside boardwalks; seating/picnic areas, signage / interpretation points and river viewpoints, wildflower planting, an education zone. and a cycle storage area.
This new infrastructure builds on our initial remediation of the site and provides more opportunities for leisure and outdoor activities for people in the East End of Glasgow. The new green space enhances community engagement, health, wellbeing and lifelong learning.
Phase 2 - park extension works
- Site preparation
- Earthworks / groundworks
- 1,722 m2 of footpaths created
- Soft landscaping and planting
- Site furniture and play equipment
- Associated drainage and external services
Phase 3 - car park extension & feature structures
Due to the success of the park and record visitor numbers, Phase 3 involved extending the existing car park constructed during Phases 1 and 2. Completed in November 2023, this phase included a new entrance, an approach road, and two distinctive gateway feature structures to welcome visitors.
Key elements of the works included site preparation, earthworks and groundworks, construction of the access road, car park extension, and new paths. The scope also covered soft landscaping and planting, fencing and railings, associated drainage, and external services.
We also installed two large steel gateway features at the park’s main entrance, creating a striking and welcoming arrival point.
Cuningar Loop Phase 1: derelict site to a thriving park
Read more about our experience of ground remediation at this formerly derelict site which, before Phase 1 regeneration works, had been a quarry and landfill.
An ongoing relationship
Robertson Facilities Management will provide ongoing grounds maintenance and Robertson Civil Engineering will return to the site for Phase 3 – extending the existing car park with a new approach road and entrance.
