Update to masterplan
An exciting new masterplan has been unveiled for the next phase of development at Ravenscraig.
The updated plan, which includes proposals for 550 houses, primary schools including one close to Carfin, a new 17-acre park, and a range of towncentre facilities including a convenience store, will be submitted to North Lanarkshire Council in February 2018.
The masterplan also includes land reserved for commercial businesses and organisations offering employment opportunities.
Now residents are being offered the chance to view the plans later this month at the Jim Foley Centre in Craigneuk, as well as Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility and the John McCormack Centre in Carfin.
Nick Davies, director of Ravenscraig Ltd, said: “We have ongoing plans to redevelop the Ravenscraig site, one of the most important urban regeneration projects in Europe.
“Since development work began in 2006, we have welcomed New College Lanarkshire, Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, the Ravenscliff pub and hotel, and hundreds of homes to the site.
“The revised masterplan reflects the needs of the growing community, with a focus on high quality housing, a range of community and commercial facilities and substantial green space all of which will combine to deliver an enhanced quality of life for the local community.
“Employment opportunities play a central role in immediate development plans and conversations are underway with potential commercial occupants.”
Tory list MSP Graham Simpson said: “I’m pleased to see that there is focus on high quality housing and I hope to see more affordable homes as part of this proposal.
“Importantly the developers have factored in a substantial green space which is just as important to the local community and its well-being.
“The commercial opportunities and the size of the build will hopefully create local jobs and bring about a boost to the Lanarkshire economy.
“This update on the Ravenscraig masterplan has come about on the back of community consultations held in 2016 by North Lanarkshire Council.
“I would urge the public to continue to engage and have their say on this latest proposal.”
The drop- in exhibitions will be: Tuesday, November 21, from 2.30pm until 8pm, at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility; Wednesday, November 22, from 3pm until 7pm, John McCormack Community Centre, Carfin, and on Thursday November 23, from 3pm until 7pm at the Jim Foley Centre in Craigneuk.