Work taking shape on development site including new road at Bowling
Work is progressing on a key strategic development site which will include a much-welcomed alternative route to the A82 at Bowling.
The major industrial and commercial site at the former ExxonMobil oil terminal in Bowling is starting to take shape with site clearance nearing completion.
The site in Bowling is being transformed to unlock the potential of mixed-use development with, for example, storage, distribution, industrial, business and office space. It is a joint investment project between West Dunbartonshire Council and Glasgow City Region City Deal with funding from both UK and Scottish Governments.
The site which is expected to bring £20.6m of additional private investment, and £331.4m net additional Gross Value Added (GVA) to the City Region over 25 years.
The project includes junction, road and active travel improvements connecting to the site, most notably the addition of a 1.95km spine road, providing an additional route in and out of Dumbarton. The development also includes a phased implementation of raised platforms ready for development of future buildings on the site.
Of the 150-acre area, 47 acres are planned for development, with green network and green infrastructure enhancements including a waterfront pedestrian and cycle path being developed.
In addition, a heritage area has been identified around listed structure Dunglass Castle.
Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, Councillor David McBride, said: “The start of this work is a hugely important milestone for commerce and infrastructure in West Dunbartonshire.
“Local residents will have noticed site clearance work which has opened up the views from the A82 and the nearby A814 road into Dumbarton at the Dumbuck junction.
“It is a massive site with huge potential and I cannot wait to see the benefits for the local community and those who use the nearby A82 when travelling further afield.”
Vice Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, Councillor Lawrence O’Neill said: “On completion of this project, this huge site will be opened up and it will offer excellent commercial opportunities, further boosting West Dunbartonshire as a commercial location.
“First class transport links and additional, scenic cycle routes are just some of the benefits from this large-scale project which is now truly taking shape.”
Balfour Beatty was awarded the contract and began work earlier this year.
