Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is considering moving its entire campus to the east end of Glasgow as part of a proposed £1.5bn regeneration scheme.

The Clyde Gateway Project (CGP) plans to regenerate East Glasgow and South Lanarkshire, one of the poorest areas of the country, through a process of physical, social and economic change. The project plans to supply the area with 10,000 new homes, over 4.3m sq ft of commercial space and 20,000 new jobs.

Glasgow City Council has proposed that the Athlete’s Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games will be developed in the heart of the Clyde Gateway and after the Games the site will become a residential community including 300 homes for rent, a 120-bed care home and following the removal of temporary facilities, further space for residential development. The proposed site for the move by GCU would be adjacent to the Athlete’s Village. If the move was to become a reality then it would give the east end of the city its first university and provide an educational focus for the forthcoming regeneration.

A spokesman for the CGP told PIN: “Clyde Gateway can confirm that we have held preliminary discussions with GCU.”

Ian Manson, chief executive for the CGP, added: “The Clyde Gateway used to be synonymous with successful industries but has now been in decline for 40 years. Our aim is to return to those ‘powerhouse’ days both through new developments and the reinvigorating of existing industries. We aim to improve the challenging conditions faced by the local communities.”