Peel WatersPlans have been launched to turn a 150ft crane in Inverclyde into the UK’s longest urban zip slide.
A significant waterfront site at James Watt Dock in Greenock has been sold to developers Glasgow Arts Centre Ltd, aiming to transform the site into restaurants, leisure, and housing.
The landmark Titan crane, built in 1917, has been earmarked to become the longest urban zip slide in the UK.
It is one of only four surviving Titans on the Clyde and is located on the same site as Greenock’s Sugar Sheds.
Peel WatersThe A-listed sheds, which historically stored sugarcane transported from the Caribbean, are situated at the base of the crane.
The development of the site, owned by James Watt Dock LLP, will be completed in three stages, starting with the crane and two of the four Sheds.
Planning permission is expected to be submitted to Inverclyde Council in the coming weeks.
Brian Lavalette, property director for Scotland at Peel Waters and member of the James Watt Dock LLP Board, said: “This is an exciting moment for the Inverclyde waterfront.
“Glasgow Arts Centre Limited brings imagination, experience and a genuine commitment to heritage-led development. We look forward to seeing the plans evolve and the site flourish.”
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, added: “This is a significant moment not just for the historic Sugar Sheds and iconic Titan Crane but for the ongoing regeneration of Inverclyde.
“I’m delighted to welcome Glasgow Arts Centre Ltd as the new owner of these famous landmarks and their proposals to redevelop the site has the potential to create an exciting new attraction to encourage even more people, near and far, to discover Inverclyde and the many great things we have to offer.”
Bradley Mitchell, director of Glasgow Arts Centre Limited said: “We’re delighted to begin this journey at James Watt Dock. Our vision is one that blends ambition with sensitivity to the site’s rich history, creating something exceptional for locals and visitors alike.
“We have a lot of history along the Clyde and I would like to connect Greenock to Glasgow through culture and heritage. We feel the site has a lot of potential for small businesses and start-ups and could be something really exciting for Greenock.”
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