University to sell off Jordanhill Campus

STRATHCLYDE University has this week confirmed that it is to sell its Jordanhill Campus and move to the city centre.

Bosses at the University have recommended the sale of the 41 acre Jordanhill Campus, which houses the University's teacher training college as well as their science sports, music and social work departments. Part of the land will be sold to property developers.
A new £52million building will be situated at either Rottenrow or the former Albion street car park.

Principal Andrew Hamnett announced that the preferred option instead of rebuilding and refurbishing the building was to sell the site and move.
He said that this was the cheaper option and that it was in the "best academic interests of the staff and students."
Dr Peter West, secretary of the university and chairman of its estates steering group forwarded the recommendation which will be considered on 24 January by the ruling court.Local residents are expected to oppose any large scale housing development over the playing fields.

Recently Anniesland College announced that it was to move from its current location to Jordanhill campus. Local residents were angered by the possibility that this relocation may have included building on top of the local playing fields.
A statement from the college announced: "As a Community College we strive to be a good neighbour, as demonstrated by a very good relationship with our local Community Council, and are very sensitive to the concerns and anxieties that any new dvelopment proposal brings to an area.

"That is why we have taken the time to fully explore the options that are available for building on the Jordanhill site in order to minimise any disruption to the local community.
"We hope to complete this appraisal in the very near future and indicate our preferred location for the new College building on the site."
Graham Roddick, estates director at the University. Said: "The Anniesland College
Jordanhill Campus amounts to 41 acres and we anticipate that 26 acres could potentially be used by a combination of and/or residential.
"There is currently 15 acres of open space and any proposals should maintain that level."