The facility, which will allow users to inject drugs such as heroin under supervision, was due to open on October 21 but Glasgow City Council said this has been pushed back until the east end building passes checks.
The facility was due to open on October 21 but Glasgow City Council said this has been pushed back until the building passes checks.
"While we haven't been able to meet our estimated opening date, all partners continue to work at pace to ensure that we get this service open as soon as possible. Scotland's rate of recorded drug deaths remains higher than other parts of the UK and European nations. Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox
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