Cost of George Square revamp revealed as new contract signed
The work will include tarmac replaced by 'high-quality stone', play areas for children and sensory gardens.
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New trees will be planted in addition to the existing Norway maple and cherry trees.
Feature lighting and new seating will be installed in the square.
The funding is for the work on the square and also the avenues projects works that will take place on North Hanover Street, George Street, West George Street, Cochrane Street and St Vincent Place.
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Cash for the works is coming from the City Council, Scottish and UK governments.
Each government is contributing £8.815million towards the main contract for the George Square and surrounding Avenues project.
The contract to carry out the redevelopment work is to be awarded to Rainton Construction on May 1.
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The new tree species to be planted in George Square and the surrounding Avenues include 'Robin Hill' Pink Juneberry; 'Frans Fontaine' Hornbeam; 'Forest Pansy' Redbud; Oleaster; 'Autumn Gold' Gingko; Burgundy Sweetgum; a couple of Rowan species; a number of Flowering Cherry species; and Pin Oak.
Councillor Angus Millar, convenor for city centre recovery said: "This is a huge milestone in the transformation of George Square.
'The appointment of Rainton means the main construction works are now just weeks away, adding real momentum and a sense of excitement to this historic project.
'Glaswegians will already have seen the construction site starting to take shape but Rainton is the last major piece of the jigsaw.
'And over the 16 or so months from June, they'll deliver a new square on a par with many of our international peers, one they can be proud of and which is fitting of a city of our standing.'
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