Clydebank Activity Centre

Details

West Dunbartonshire Council are proposing to develop, fund and construct a new canal side Activity Centre facility in the heart of Clydebank town centre. 

The creation of a vibrant activity  centre will become a fixture on the canal and at the heart of the community. The project focus anticipates cycling and/or water sports led use. This will be formed within a brand-new attractive building in the town centre, which embodies high quality space design. It is envisaged the building design will be of modular type construction, meaning the building can be relocated, if required.

The Activity Centre is yet to be built. The Council are offering the proposed development ‘For Lease’ on 
completion of the new building. The build programme and completion date will be confirmed with the 
successful applicant/tenant. It is anticipated the build will commence in January 2025.

Location

The proposed development is located in Clydebank town centre, within the West Dunbartonshire local authority area. 

Clydebank lies on the north bank of the River Clyde. Part of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, the town adjoins the western boundaries of Glasgow, approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) northwest of the city centre. Clydebank has a resident population of 25,620 (NRS 2022) with a catchment population of 645,000 people within a 30-minute drive time.

The town is well served by train via Clydebank, Drumry, Dalmuir, Yoker, Kilpatrick and Singer railway 
stations. Bus connections to Glasgow, Dumbarton and the surrounding areas of Clydebank use the bus 
terminus at the southern end of the nearby Sylvania Way South.

The Erskine Bridge at Old Kilpatrick connects the A82, which adjoins Clydebank to the north of the town, 
to the M8 motorway running between Greenock, Glasgow Airport, Paisley and the wider Scottish road 
network.

Situation

The proposed new building will be developed and constructed in the town centre regeneration area. 
The facility will be situated on the southern side of the Forth & Clyde Canal, with frontage to the 
promenade and canal edge, enabling access from a variety of directions. 

The site is bounded to the west by Three Queens Square and Bandstand, the main open air civic space 
for the town; to the rear by a parish church building and to the east by the former Playdrome Leisure 
Centre development site where 128 new residential units are to be built. Parking is available at the 
nearby Abbotsford Car Park.

On the northern side of the canal, connected by immediate bridge, and directly opposite the proposed 
facility is Clyde Shopping Centre, a key retail and leisure destination serving the west of Glasgow. Comprising 126 retail units, it is anchored by 10 screen Cinema, Primark, Wilko, PureGym, TJ Hughes, Dunelm, B&M, Iceland and Asda. Two Retail Parks are also located in proximity and within walking distance.

Proposed Facility

The premises will comprise a new build, single storey building of modular type construction, within a 
self-contained site.

The building brief anticipated outcome is that the proposed activity centre will be split into two buildings and an outdoor space as follows: 

In terms of proposed landscaping, the aim is to utilise existing feature granite walls on the site, within the 
proposed scheme. The addition of a wraparound timber deck will connect the two buildings, providing 
external workshop and seating space which will be sheltered by a roof plane. A proposed wild garden 
will enhance the existing landscaping within the public realm and existing trees will be retained.

1. An open plan space for indoor activities and a workshop space;
2. The service element which will house equipment storage, changing and welfare facilities,
    laundrette, kitchen, and reception area; and
3. A sheltered outdoor space to be provided for external equipment repairs.

In terms of proposed landscaping, the aim is to utilise existing feature granite walls on the site, within the 
proposed scheme. The addition of a wraparound timber deck will connect the two buildings, providing 
external workshop and seating space which will be sheltered by a roof plane. A proposed wild garden 
will enhance the existing landscaping within the public realm and existing trees will be retained.

Floor Areas & Accommodation

The premises are proposed to be built to a Gross Internal Area (GIA) of 167 sq m (1,794 sq ft) or thereby. A floor layout plan (as proposed) is enclosed.

The accommodation is proposed to be laid out as follows:

Rating and Business Rates

The subjects of lease are yet to be constructed and are therefore not currently entered in the Valuation Roll. 

On completion, we anticipate the new facility will be considered by The Assessor and entered  in the Valuation Roll, in the normal manner. The in-going tenant will be liable for all Business & Water Rates payment for the duration of the agree lease.

The completed facility may be eligible for Rates Relief. Further information can be found at:
https://www.mygov.scot/non-domestic-rates-relief

Planning

Planning Consent for the facility was approved on 11 September 2024.

Interested parties may wish to contact Planning & Building Control at West Dunbartonshire Council (Tel: 0141 951 7930) to discuss any other queries they may have: 

Planning&BuildingControl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 

Tenure

The leasehold interest in the property once completed will be available on terms to be agreed with the incoming tenant.

Indicative Heads of Terms for the expected new lease are provided for example purposes within the enclosed Draft Schedule for Lease. These are not binding and may be subject to change in due course.

The Council are seeking a rent of £15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Pounds) Per Annum on a new 20 year lease on standard commercial Full Repairing & Insuring (FRI) terms.

Offers

We are seeking offers for a new lease of the premises, on completion.

In the event a Closing Date is set for receipt of lease offers, it is recommended that parties’ register their interest in writing.