Plans for a new £20 million neighbourhood centre in Bridge of Don have been revealed.
The new retail centre in Aberdeen is part of a major residential scheme which will aim to provide a range of retail, leisure and community amenities.
Designed to reflect a “town centre setting”, the development is being carried out by Hargreaves Land and Grandhome Trust.
Some of the first shops and amenities could open as early as 2024 with high street brands expected to show “considerable interest” in the venture.
Creating new jobs and ‘unlocking’ community’s potential
The investment follows after over 220 households have moved to Grandhome since 2016 with another 4,500 homes planned over the next 20 years.
David Anderson, group property director at Hargreaves Land, said the announcement is “fantastic” news.
He added: “We look forward to working with the Grandhome Trust to help deliver a range of new amenities to Bridge of Don.
“It also marks a significant multi-million-pound investment that will only add to Grandhome’s appeal; creating new jobs, boosting the local economy and unlocking more of the site’s long term potential.
“We will be working hard to bring this latest phase forward as swiftly as possible, marking another chapter of positive change for Bridge of Don and the wider region.”
Grandhome ‘a great place to live, work and invest’
The development in the community is set on creating “high quality” two to five bedroomed homes within short distance of the new amenities.
A network of paths and cycle ways are also being created to help people move around the area easily.
Bruce Smith, trustee and spokesperson for the Grandhome Trust, said: “Since the first new families moved to Grandhome in 2018 the community has continued to grow at pace and welcome more and more happy residents.
“We have always aimed to deliver a high quality retail offering and amenities to serve both the new residents and the wider population of Bridge of Don, and we’re pleased to be working with Hargreaves to achieve this.
“As well as providing amenities for the new residents it will highlight Grandhome’s place as an important new neighbourhood in the future of the city and a great place to live, work and invest.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the finished results.”
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