Since no firms showed any interest in taking over the venue, the residents of Muirend had to accept the new use of the building. The MP made the following statement: "I am disappointed because, while I am not averse to having flats in that area, there is virtually nothing there for young people to do.
Since no companies showed interest in taking over the venue, the residents of Muirend were forced to accept its new use. The MP expressed disappointment as he stated: "I am disappointed because, while I'm not against apartments in that area, there is virtually nothing for young people to do."