Argyll and Bute Council issues large-scale projects update

Argyll and Bute Council issues large-scale projects update

Helping to sustain small businesses and community organisations, making Argyll and Bute more investor-ready, and improving the area’s towns and villages as places to live, work and visit are just some of the benefits from £45 million of investment secured by Argyll and Bute Council.

At a meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday, councillors received an update on the progress of the large-scale projects that are being delivered or have externally secured grants managed by the council’s Projects and Regeneration Team.

These projects include:

  • Helensburgh, Dunoon, and Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Schemes (CARS)
  • Hermitage Park in Helensburgh
  • Rothesay Townscape Heritage 2
  • Tarbert Heritage Regeneration Scheme
  • Events and festivals grants
  • Tiree Community Business Hub
  • Kerrera Old School
  • Royal National Mòd
  • Scalasaig business units, Colonsay
  • Port Ellen Community hub, Islay
  • Tarbert Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund
  • Kilmartin Museum
  • Scotland Loves Local
  • Ulva Ferry Shore Facilities

The council leader, Councillor Jim Lynch, said: “We are committed to growing Argyll and Bute’s economic potential and building prosperity for our communities. These large-scale, externally funded projects are making a huge contribution to that.



“There is a significant overall investment in these projects and they will enable us to deliver outcomes that will leave a lasting legacy and contribute to the area’s long-term economic growth.”

The Transformation Projects and Regeneration Team will also deliver the council’s Rural Growth Deal (RGD) Programme. The RGD will deliver £50m of investment from the Scottish and UK Governments for projects that drive inclusive and transformational economic growth across the region. The council and key delivery partners will also provide a minimum of £20m of match funding throughout the 10-year deal programme.


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