Clune Park current status
Location
Clune Park is a neighbourhood to the immediate east of Port Glasgow town centre. The area suffers from high rates of unoccupied dwellings, with many of the properties suffering from vandalism and neglect. Inverclyde Council and partners recognise the potential that housing led re-generation can bring to Clune Park. The area has a strong history and identity, has close access to natural amenities and has the potential to be a desirable place to live.
Church, school and resource centre
It had been the Council’s intention to retain the structure of the Clune Park Primary School however assessments of the remains of the building following the fire have revealed that the structure was seriously compromised and even a minimal scheme involving façade retention is unfortunately unfeasible. At the same time structural assessment of the Church has revealed that the structure is dangerous and, as with the school, is beyond repair.
Listed building consent was sought and granted to demolish both buildings and a contract has been let to carry these works out. The demolition of the church, school and resource centre will be the first phase of the regeneration of Clune Park and will begin shortly.
Housing
The condition of the tenements on the north side of Robert Street has deteriorated greatly since the Covid-19 global pandemic with the buildings no longer being watertight and being subject to a spate of deliberate fire raising. The condition of the buildings had become so poor that they are a concern for public safety. As a result of this, the Council commenced a programme of surveys to ascertain whether the buildings were dangerous, together with works to limit access to those tenements considered dangerous. Two phases of surveys have now been completed with a third underway, which will inform any future action.
With regards to the initial survey phases, following the demolition of the school and church in early 2025, there will be a phase of demolition of residential properties including: - 2, 4, 6, 8 Bruce Street; 11, 13, 15 Robert Street; and 1 – 8 Wallace Street.
A new future
The aim of the regeneration plan, in line with the Local Housing Strategy, is to provide housing suited to the needs and circumstances of Inverclyde residents. The Masterplan can be viewed using the Related Links section on this page.