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Glasgow's City Park 'model for 21st century'
07/03/2003
The City Park office development in Glasgow, a £20 million conversion of the former Wills tobacco factory, was held up today as an outstanding example of a modern working environment fit for the 21 st century.
At 300,000 square feet, City Park is thought to be the largest office development in Scotland with the capacity for up to 3,000 employees.
On a visit to the development, Finance and Public Services Minister Andy Kerr said:
"I am greatly impressed by the facilities I have seen here today at City Park. The mix of business and leisure facilities with art deco artwork creates a vibrant atmosphere which is undoubtedly enjoyable to work in.
"The sheer scale of the development is also highly impressive. Scotland's workforce is changing rapidly and therefore it is vital we have the best facilities possible to house businesses which need first class meeting and business facilities.
"This project clearly reflects the Executive's own priorities to position Scotland as a modern, dynamic economy and to do this it is crucial we have the right services in the right environment to create exciting and successful businesses in Scotland."