Building Briefs – July 24th

  • Clydebank town centre improvements under way

Work has started to transform a key Clydebank town centre thoroughfare.

Building Briefs – July 24th

The £400,000 improvements at Sylvania Way South will include the introduction of new quality walkway surfaces, enhanced seating areas and the addition of trees and planters to improve the visual experience for shoppers.



The improvements, which are being funded by West Dunbartonshire Council alongside the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Fund, will also look to relocate the current trolley park area adjacent to Chalmers Street to a more suitable location.

West Dunbartonshire Council was granted a one-off award of £859,000 from the Scottish Government last year as part of a contribution towards transformative investments which drive local economic activities and help town centres become more diverse and sustainable.

Following approval for work to go ahead at the location, officers consulted with members of the public on proposals and considered their comments on the final designs.

Improvements to paving, lighting, planting and seating were all raised by local residents.



As part of the works, any uneven paving will be replaced and trees will be planted to ensure the area is inviting and attractive to visitors, business and wider community.

The improvements will take in the uncovered area of the shopping centre, between the Salvation Army building to Chalmers Street.

The works were due to start in April but were delayed due to the COVID pandemic. The council has liaised with the contractor to ensure a suitable pedestrian pathway is created to allow visitors to the centre to adhere to physical distancing guidance while the work is ongoing.

 



  • Work to begin on new Buckie play park

Work on a new £43k play park in Buckie will begin next week.

Building Briefs – July 24th

Funded by the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Regeneration Fund, work was due to be under way already to replace the play equipment at Ian Johnston Park in the town. However, because of the pandemic, this work was delayed.



It’s now scheduled to begin on July 28 and, with favourable ground conditions, the majority of it will re-open just a few weeks later. Residents are asked to stay away while the work is being undertaken. In the meantime, the closest alternative park for families to enjoy is within Linzee Gordon Park.

Most of the existing equipment is being removed, however the space net and a set of cradle swings will remain and be refurbished shortly. More than 20 different play elements will be installed, including swings, climbing frame, see saw and zipline. There will also be accessible equipment so all children can enjoy the park.

 

  • Essential roadworks set for busy Dundee street

Essential resurfacing works to a busy Dundee street are set to start on Monday.



Arbroath Road will be closed between Baffin Street and Albert Street for up to 10 days while the Road Maintenance Partnership carries out the work.

Initially planned for March the resurfacing was postponed due to the COVID -19 outbreak but has been rescheduled to take place during the school holidays to minimise the impact on road users.

Businesses in the area will open as usual during the essential maintenance, alternative routes will be signposted and drivers are being asked for their patience.


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