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Glasgow Times
01-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Date revealed for removal of George Square statues
They will return next year and be back in place for the re-opening of the new look square. The council said: 'Between 12-23 May, the 11 bronze statues in the Square will be removed - for conservation and restoration - before their return to the Square in 2026.' The 11 statues are of famous and renowned people for their achievements across politics, arts, science and military. They are poets, Robert Burns, and Thomas Campbell, engineer, James Watt, chemist, Thomas Graham, politicians, Robert Peel, William Gladstone and James Oswald, military figures, Field Marshall Lord Clyde and John Moore and two horseback statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The contract for the construction work has now been signed. The contract, worth £20.499million awarded to Rainton Constructions. It covers not only the George Square works, but also the creation of Avenues at North Hanover Street (between Cathedral Street and George Square); George Street (between Montrose Street and George Square); West George Street (between Nelson Mandela Place and George Square); Cochrane Street and St Vincent Place. 'These works will be done in two phases, with George Square, St Vincent Place and West George Street due for completion in August 2026, and Cochrane Street and the sections of George Street and North Hanover Street to be complete in the Spring of 2027. The new tree species to be planted in George Square and the surrounding Avenues through the project 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, Convener for City Centre Recovery at Glasgow City Council, 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 the appointment of this contractor is the last major piece of the jigsaw. "Over the 16 or so months from June, we will see a new and significantly improved public space take shape – a new square on a par with many of our international peers, one Glaswegians can be proud of, and which is fitting of a city of our standing.'
Glasgow Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Cost of George Square revamp revealed as new contract signed
The new look square is expected to be open to the public in August 2026. The work will include tarmac replaced by 'high-quality stone', play areas for children and sensory gardens. READ NEXT: Clyde Metro latest update as firm appointed to carry out investment work 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. (Image: GCC) 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. READ NEXT:Homeless hotel owners see a massive jump in cash from council 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.'
The Herald Scotland
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
£20million contract for George Square renovation awarded
Hoardings have already started going up around George Square, which is scheduled to re-open in the Autumn of 2026. On Friday it was announced that the contract for the works, which also includes Avenues work on North Hanover Street, George Street, West George Street, Cochrane Street and St Vincent Place; has been awarded to Rainton Construction. Read More: The contract is worth £20.499m and work will be done in two phases, with George Square, St Vincent Place and West George Street due for completion in August 2026, and Cochrane Street and the sections of George Street and North Hanover Street to be complete in the Spring of 2027. The first phase of the work, which will involve removing the 11 bronze statues in the square for conservation and restoration, will take place between May 11 and 23. The contracted work to transform the square will then get under way the following month. The new design for the eastern part of the Square responds to the formal uses connected with the City Chambers and the Cenotaph; and a further raised green area will be created in front of the Cenotaph. The western part of the Square will support more informal uses with space for cafes to spill out on to, and a generous paved area for events. The new tree species to be planted in George Square and the surrounding Avenues through this project 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.
