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Timescale: |
Phase 1 separately funded, on site and due for completion in early 2010 (see Oatlands). Phase 2 will be tendered in May 2009, with a site start in early 2010 and road opening in early 2012. Phase 3 will be tendered in Aug 2009 and will be for a design and cost only. The construction start of Phase 3 is yet to be determined.
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Budget: |
£80 - £85m, which includes all land, fees, statutory process costs and work for phases 2 and 3. Note, the Camlachie Overflow Sewer (Phase 2) will now be incorporated into EERR Phase 2 and will be funded separately (via DRS).
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Partners: |
Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise |
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Lead: |
Glasgow City Council |
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Target: |
Provide a transport route from the M74 completion at Polmadie through the East End of Glasgow to the M80/M8 junction at Provan Road |
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Status: |
Planning consent granted 2005. Draft compulsory purchase order published 2006. |
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Activity: |
The development of this road complements the M74 completion. It will:-
- Facilitate the regeneration of derelict land;
- Improve pedestrian routes;
- Improve vehicular access and parking to the Forge shopping centre and retail park and Celtic Park;
- Relieve traffic congestion; and
- Improve road safety and reduce road accidents.
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