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STV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- STV News
Work to begin on bridge connecting Paisley with Glasgow Airport
Work is set to begin on a road bridge connecting Paisley with Glasgow Airport as part of a £59m transport project. The transport project will create the link across Paisley Harbour, a 1.7km gateway route along the White Cart river and a network of roads, cycling and walking links from the town centre train station and bus interchange to Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS), Glasgow Airport and Inchinnan. A new road from Renfrew Road to the bridge crossing will be created, connecting into the new Paisley Grammar School community campus, alongside dedicated walking and cycling routes. A safe access route from Garrowhill using the underpass on the former railway line will be constructed using £1.5m provided by Transport Scotland. It is estimated that the project could boost the local economy by an additional £136m in private sector investment and cut carbon emissions by 21,700 tonnes. Renfrewshire Council East-West link route from Renfrew Road to road bridge visualisation Renfrewshire Council Farrans Construction have been appointed to deliver the project with construction planning under way, with the full project expected to be complete and open by 2028. Renfrewshire Council's AMIDS South project has received £38.7m from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, with the council committing a further £18.8m. Renfrewshire Council leader Iain Nicolson said: 'AMIDS is one of the most significant developments in Renfrewshire's recent history as it will bring high-quality jobs, world-leading industry and provide a significant boost to the area's economy so it is important that we provide the appropriate access to Scotland's home of manufacturing innovation. Renfrewshire Council Harbour Road visualisation Renfrewshire Council 'This project will not only provide infrastructure to better connect communities to education and employment opportunities, but it will also significantly improve the offer to organisations looking to locate here with enhanced access to the airport and the fourth-busiest train station in Scotland. 'This will be another flagship project for Renfrewshire following the completion of the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, which included the new Renfrew Bridge, and will be further proof of the Council's ability to successfully deliver nationally significant infrastructure projects which bring substantial benefits now and for generations to come.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major plans revealed for new bridge linking city to Glasgow Airport in £60million transformation
BUILDING BRIDGES Major plans revealed for new bridge linking city to Glasgow Airport in £60million transformation Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAJOR plans have been revealed for a brand new bridge linking a Scottish city to Glasgow Airport. The £60million project includes a harbour bridge, new roads and dedicated walking and cycling routes in Renfrewshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The new project will improve transport links from Paisley town centre to Glasgow Airport Credit: Alamy 3 The local authority received £38.7million from the UK government's Levelling Up Fund Credit: Renfrewshire Council/BEAM Architects The work is set to improve transport links between Paisley town centre and Glasgow Airport. It will also improve access to the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) - which is hoped to bring in millions of pounds to the area. The local authority received £38.7million from the UK government's Levelling Up Fund for the AMIDS South project. Renfrewshire Council has committed a £18.8million to build a new road bridge across Paisley harbour and a gateway route along the White Cart river. There is a further £1.5million provided by Transport Scotland to build a safe access route from Gallowhill using the underpass on the former railway line. The project is expected to be complete and open in 2028. A network of roads, cycling and walking links from the town centre train and bus station to AMIDS, Glasgow Airport and Inchinnan also feature in the plans. A new road will also be built from Renfrew Road to the bridge crossing - which will connect the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus. The project could bolster the local economy by an additional £136million in private sector investment. It could also cut carbon emissions by more than 21,700 tonnes while helping existing and new companies to grow, creating new job opportunities for years to come. First new road bridge crossing River Clyde in 20 years opens to drivers TODAY Council leader Iain Nicolson told the BBC: "It will bring high-quality jobs, world-leading industry and provide a significant boost to the area's economy so it is important that we provide the appropriate access to Scotland's home of manufacturing innovation. "This project will not only provide infrastructure to better connect communities to education and employment opportunities, but it will also significantly improve the offer to organisations looking to locate here with enhanced access to the airport and the fourth-busiest train station in Scotland." Farrans Construction has been appointed to deliver the project. The company was behind the Govan to Partick bridge in Glasgow.
The Herald Scotland
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Work to begin on new £59m transport project in Paisley
In addition, a new road from Renfrew Road to the bridge crossing will be created which will connect into the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, as will dedicated walking and cycling routes. A safe access route from Gallowhill using the underpass on the former railway line will be constructed using £1.5million provided by Transport Scotland. Economic projections have estimated the project could boost the local economy by an additional £136million in private sector investment and cut carbon emissions by 21,700 tonnes, while creating new job opportunities and helping existing and new companies to grow and expand. The new road bridge across Paisley Harbour (Image: Renfrewshire Council) Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: 'AMIDS is one of the most significant developments in Renfrewshire's recent history as it will bring high-quality jobs, world-leading industry and provide a significant boost to the area's economy so it is important that we provide the appropriate access to Scotland's home of manufacturing innovation. 'This project will not only provide infrastructure to better connect communities to education and employment opportunities, but it will also significantly improve the offer to organisations looking to locate here with enhanced access to the airport and the fourth-busiest train station in Scotland. 'This will be another flagship project for Renfrewshire following the completion of the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, which included the new Renfrew Bridge, and will be further proof of the Council's ability to successfully deliver nationally significant infrastructure projects which bring substantial benefits now and for generations to come.' The new infrastructure will complement the recently constructed Renfrew Bridge which was part-funded by the UK Government and links Renfrew with Clydebank, Yoker and the wider Glasgow City Region. READ MORE: Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said: 'Backed by over £38million in Government funding, this flagship project will deliver a major boost for Paisley and for Scotland as a whole. 'It's exactly the kind of investment behind last month's announcement of nearly £340 million from our Levelling Up Fund to communities across the UK. The new bridge will provide safer, better-connected transport links for local people, businesses and schools, while driving economic growth and creating thousands of new jobs – a key part of our Plan for Change.' Farrans Construction have been appointed to deliver the project with construction planning underway, with the full project expected to be complete and open in 2028. Patrick Murray, Scotland's Regional Director for Farrans, said: "AMIDS South is a project which will deliver major economic and connectivity benefits for the town of Paisley and wider Renfrewshire, and we are looking forward to getting work started on site. 'Our experienced team has recently completed the highly-successful Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow and we have a long history of projects in the transportation sector in Scotland including Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven in joint venture as SFN, M80 Stepps to Haggs and the A737 Dalry Bypass in Ayrshire. We are working through the final stages of preparation with our client Renfrewshire Council and will be engaging on the ground with local stakeholders shortly." AMIDS South is the next step in the Council's ongoing capital investment programme which has already delivered the award-winning refurbishment of Paisley Town Hall, Paisley Arts Centre's renovation, the creation of the Learning and Cultural Hub on the High Street, and the transformation of Paisley Museum is almost complete as culture is put at the forefront of the area's ambitions. In addition, the council recently made the largest-ever, long-term investments in Renfrewshire's roads and pathways and school learning estate, with a ten-year, £90million investment in roads and up to £170million unlocked over future years for major investment in education establishments.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Work to begin on £59m that will connect Paisley and Glasgow Airport
Renfrewshire Council's AMIDS South project has received £38.7million from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, with the Council committing a further £18.8million, to create a new road bridge across Paisley Harbour, a 1.7km gateway route along the White Cart river and a network of roads, cycling and walking links from the town centre train station and bus interchange to AMIDS, Glasgow Airport and Inchinnan. In addition, a new road from Renfrew Road to the bridge crossing will be created which will connect into the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, as will dedicated walking and cycling routes. A safe access route from Gallowhill using the underpass on the former railway line will be constructed using £1.5million provided by Transport Scotland. READ MORE: Thug climbed drainpipe to brutally stab man in Lanarkshire home Economic projections have estimated the project could boost the local economy by an additional £136million in private sector investment and cut carbon emissions by 21,700 tonnes, while creating new job opportunities and helping existing and new companies to grow and expand. Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: 'AMIDS is one of the most significant developments in Renfrewshire's recent history as it will bring high-quality jobs, world-leading industry and provide a significant boost to the area's economy so it is important that we provide the appropriate access to Scotland's home of manufacturing innovation. 'This project will not only provide infrastructure to better connect communities to education and employment opportunities, but it will also significantly improve the offer to organisations looking to locate here with enhanced access to the airport and the fourth-busiest train station in Scotland. 'This will be another flagship project for Renfrewshire following the completion of the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, which included the new Renfrew Bridge, and will be further proof of the Council's ability to successfully deliver nationally significant infrastructure projects which bring substantial benefits now and for generations to come.' The new infrastructure will complement the recently constructed Renfrew Bridge which was part-funded by the UK Government and links Renfrew with Clydebank, Yoker and the wider Glasgow City Region. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said: 'Backed by over £38million in Government funding, this flagship project will deliver a major boost for Paisley and for Scotland as a whole. "It's exactly the kind of investment behind last month's announcement of nearly £340 million from our Levelling Up Fund to communities across the UK. "The new bridge will provide safer, better-connected transport links for local people, businesses and schools, while driving economic growth and creating thousands of new jobs – a key part of our Plan for Change.' Farrans Construction have been appointed to deliver the project with construction planning underway, with the full project expected to be complete and open in 2028. Patrick Murray, Scotland's regional director for Farrans, adde: "AMIDS South is a project which will deliver major economic and connectivity benefits for the town of Paisley and wider Renfrewshire, and we are looking forward to getting work started on site. 'Our experienced team has recently completed the highly-successful Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow and we have a long history of projects in the transportation sector in Scotland including Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven in joint venture as SFN, M80 Stepps to Haggs and the A737 Dalry Bypass in Ayrshire. "We are working through the final stages of preparation with our client Renfrewshire Council and will be engaging on the ground with local stakeholders shortly." AMIDS South is the next step in the Council's ongoing capital investment programme which has already delivered the award-winning refurbishment of Paisley Town Hall, Paisley Arts Centre's renovation, the creation of the Learning and Cultural Hub on the High Street, and the transformation of Paisley Museum is almost complete as culture is put at the forefront of the area's ambitions. In addition, the council recently made the largest-ever, long-term investments in Renfrewshire's roads and pathways and school learning estate, with a ten-year, £90million investment in roads and up to £170million unlocked over future years for major investment in education establishments.
