Building Briefs - May 10th

• Foxlake Dundee unveils £30,000 expansion plan

The plan includes creating a spectator seating area, additional changing facilities and a new kit storage unit, resulting in the creation of five new jobs.

Changes to the site, leading to the team going from 20 to 25, have been brought forward due to Covid social distancing guidelines, also include changing the name to Wild Shore Dundee, in line with the company’s three sites south of the border, Wild Shore Delamere, Wild Shore New Brighton and Wild Shore Liverpool.

The Five-Star VisitScotland attraction, which also features Scotland’s largest Aqua Park, a giant inflatable assault course spanning 600sqm with 18 obstacles, including Neptune’s Steps, the 3.8m high Mighty Mount Rainer and Ringo Rides and Stand Up Paddleboarding, has been making a splash in the city since it opened in 2017.

The site in Dundee prides itself on being fully accessible and inclusive, regardless of ability and is Waterski & Wakeboard Scotland accredited with a team of highly skilled and trained coaches and staff on board.

• Consultation opens on future of Clydebank flats

West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a consultation to seek feedback on future options for the Brunswick House, Montreal House and Quebec House developments in Clydebank.

The blocks, originally constructed in 1964, were identified for review by the council’s Better Homes Board due to unpopularity because of block layouts and recurring anti-social behaviour.

In order to turn the blocks into a desirable location once more, a range of options are now being considered to enhance the 78 homes and the area around them.

Options include carrying out capital works; fully refurbishing the blocks including trying to re-design the layout and full or partial demolition of the blocks for new housing.

Before a final decision is taken on future action, tenants currently residing in the three blocks will be asked to give their opinion on proposals.

• Residents to have say on name of River Garnock flood storage dam

The name of the new flood storage dam being constructed across the River Garnock is in the hands of the public, as North Ayrshire Council opens up an online poll to decide its future name.

From today, people can vote for the name they think should be used for the new dam that is being constructed as part of the Upper Garnock Valley Scheme. Three names will be whittled down to one, based on the public vote.   

Residents will have the choice of either Garnock Dam, Ladyland Dam or The Robin Dam.

The vote will be held on Facebook via the ‘Garnock Valley Virtual Community Centre’ group, with the most popular name being selected for the dam, which is due to be completed in 2022.

The new dam will reduce river flow during periods of high rainfall, to reduce flood risk to properties downstream.

• Greener Spaces for People in Glasgow city centre

Attractive stone planters, greenery and new seats have been installed in and around George Square as part of work to improve the look and feel of city centre Spaces for People physical distancing measures, as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

Whilst these new measures remain practical as a COVID-19 suppressant, their softer, greener appearance offers a more pleasing look whilst also working to support business recovery as people return to our city centre. 

Attractive stone planters, greenery and new seats have been installed in and around George Square as part of work to improve the look and feel of city centre Spaces for People physical distancing measures, as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.