HMP Glasgow is set to replace the Victorian-era HMP Barlinnie when it opens in 2026.
The masterplan for the 54-acre site, at the former Provan Gas Works on Royston Road to the northeast of the city centre, was designed by architect Holmes Miller, with Pick Everard responsible for the residential blocks and landscaping. The design team is supported by Arup (mechanical, electrical and public health design) and Curtins (civil and structural design).
The masterplan leads on from the initial application for planning in principle, which was approved by Glasgow City Council in August 2020.
In August 2022, Kier Construction was awarded the pre-construction contract to develop the detailed design of the new facility. The construction team also includes FES as building services subcontractor, PCE for precast concrete supply and installation, and Careys for groundworks.
Further planning applications for the individual site buildings are expected throughout 2023.
The plans are designed to meet the Scottish government’s Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard, with modular construction methods, heat pumps for primary heating and cooling provision, passive ventilation, and other smart technologies such as automated prisoner movement.
Kier Construction group managing director Stuart Togwell said: “Reaching this important milestone has been a team effort and Kier has been able to contribute its extensive experience from the wider custodial sector, whilst collaborating closely with the Scottish Prison Service and other partners, to develop a solution which will deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders at this vital facility, as well as the wider community.”
Holmes Miller project director Norman Williamson said: “From the beginning, we knew that rehabilitation and a local community connection would be essential considerations when developing our designs. The masterplan contains a series of modern features including smart building technologies which support the community-based designs. This will ensure HMP Glasgow is a secure, net zero carbon facility that’s fit for the 21st century and will result in the best possible future outcomes.”
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