Elderpark Housing commissions new mural
Elderpark Housing has commissioned an arts group to transform the exterior of a street corner shop and post office.
Govan residents are about to get another new mural as the campaign continues to brighten up the community.
Elderpark Housing has commissioned an arts group to transform the exterior of a street corner shop and post office.
The theme is ‘Get into Govan’ – a familiar phrase to Govan residents, aimed at creating a vibrant future for the riverside community. Work is expected to begin on the mural shortly.
It comes just four months after a mural of Govan-born Sir Alex Ferguson, along with the area’s heroic wartime women, again commissioned by Elderpark Housing, was unveiled in time for his 80th birthday.
The work is being carried out by Glasgow-based arts and entertainment venue SWG3 through its Yardworks GRID Project on the premises at the corner of Govan’s Nimmo Drive and Craigton Road which Elderpark Housing owns.
Yardworks GRID is a UK Community Renewal Fund-funded programme of works which will see SWG3 further develop its net zero strategy and includes a new street arts studio site at the city’s Eastvale Place, Yorkhill. It also includes the development of an open-air street and public art district, establishing 20 new public art sites throughout Govan, Partick and Yorkhill.
The Govan mural is part of Elderpark Housing’s ongoing drive to improve the look of the community, and murals with a local theme are considered the ideal choice.
Govan is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound regeneration consisting of new housing and a transformation in how the area looks. As part of that regeneration, last year, Elderpark Housing unveiled its £15 million development of 82 new homes.
The new terraced properties and a curved apartment building overlooking Govan Cross are regarded as an important part of the area’s ongoing improvement.
Jim Fraser, Elderpark Housing Estates Management Inspector, said: “We are pleased to be bringing yet more artwork to enhance the streetscape of our community.
“Get Into Govan is a familiar phrase to local people and encapsulates the vibrancy and forward-looking agenda of our entire community and partner organisations. So, what could be better than to showcase this eye-catching design on a street corner? It also fulfils our ongoing desire to brighten up our community whenever we can.
“And judging by the interest sparked by our previous mural, we are sure it will be welcomed by local people.”
The mural is being painted by the mural artist and designer known as King Listy.