Demolition is continuing at East Kilbride’s Centre West shopping mall as part of a major redevelopment set to bring new homes, community facilities and public spaces into the town centre. South Lanarkshire Council took ownership of Centre West at the end of December 2025, allowing the clearance programme to move forward.
So what will replace it? Plans for the former shopping site include around 250 new homes, with at least a quarter intended for social housing, alongside a new Civic Heart building, a public square and improved pedestrian routes. There is also provision for ground-floor shops and other commercial uses.
The proposed Civic Heart would include a library, theatre and performance space, plus a multifunction hall to replace the Ballerup Hall. The aim is to bring more people into the town centre for everyday living, community activities and entertainment.
What are the timescales? Published regeneration information puts completion of demolition and site preparation in spring to early summer 2027. Construction of the Civic Heart is expected to begin in 2027, with completion targeted for 2029. These are programme targets, rather than guaranteed opening dates, and the housing will have its own delivery timetable.
The project forms part of a £50 million council investment in the Centre West redevelopment. Some materials from the existing buildings, including stone and terracotta, are also being recovered for reuse in the new development and landscaping.
Other parts of the shopping centre continue trading during the works, with several former Centre West businesses having relocated elsewhere within the centre.
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