Old Victoria Infirmary campus in Glasgow sold for housing.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has announced that the the 4.0 hectare site is to be developed by the Worcester-based not-for-profit housing and care provider Sanctuary Group.
A DemolitionNews source understands that leading Scottish demolition contractor Safedem has secured the asbestos removal, full demolition, facade retention and architectural salvage works on this prestigious contract.
The health board said Sanctuary planned to keep a number of heritage features while creating homes for families, first-time and older buyers. The developer will consult Glasgow City Council and the local community before making a planning application.
Peter Martin, Sanctuary’s group director development, said: “We are delighted to be buying the old Victoria site and are committed to listening to local communities to select the best development solution. “Our plans are to retain the key heritage features of the site while delivering a beautiful place to live. The development will also create much needed jobs and we look forward to beginning this exciting project.”
The hospital began treating patients at the site in Langside, on the south side of the city, in 1866.
It closed last year when services migrated to the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
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