Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub

Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub
Client
P1 Contractors Ltd
Project
Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub
Location
Glasgow

Overview

P1 Contractors and Johnsons Nurseries played a pivotal role in the successful landscaping and planting of the new Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub in Glasgow. This £72 million state-of-the-art facility, developed by hub West Scotland for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and constructed by BAM Construction, is Scotland’s first net-zero carbon in-operation health hub, setting a new standard for sustainable healthcare infrastructure.

The Challenge

The project aimed to create a welcoming, sustainable, and community-focused outdoor space that enhances well-being while supporting biodiversity. The challenge was to design and implement a functional yet aesthetically pleasing green landscape that aligns with the hub’s sustainability goals. Additionally, the selection of plant species needed to withstand urban conditions while providing long-term environmental benefits.

The Solution

P1 Contractors led the soft landscaping installation, ensuring a high-quality outdoor environment. Their scope of work included:

  • Soil preparation and groundworks
  • Tree, shrub, herbaceous, and bulb planting
  • Turfing and grass seeding

Johnsons Nurseries contributed to the project by supplying:

  • Over 120 trees, including Acer campestre, Betula pendula, Pinus sylvestris, and Prunus avium
  • More than 23,000 shrubs, grasses, and herbaceous plants, including:
    • 4,000+ Prunus Otto Luyken
    • 1,800+ Pinus Mugo Mops
    • Thousands of Lonicera Nitida and Ilex aquifolium

The Result

The successful completion of the Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub has transformed the surrounding area into a vibrant and sustainable green space. The carefully selected plant species contribute to biodiversity, improved air quality, and enhanced community well-being. The landscaping provides an inviting environment for both visitors and staff, reinforcing the hub’s commitment to sustainability and holistic healthcare.

Ryan Whitelaw from P1 Contractors remarked:

“We’re proud to have played a key role in shaping the outdoor environment of the Parkhead Hub. Our work ensures that the facility’s landscape is not only functional but also a lasting green space for the community.”

Graham Richardson, Johnsons Group Managing Director, added:“Supplying over 120 trees and more than 23,000 plants for the Parkhead Hub ensures a lasting green legacy for the community. It was great to work with our long-standing customer, P1 Contractors, on this transformative project, delivering high-quality landscaping that will benefit generations to come.”