Building Briefs – August 22nd

  • Revamp plans submitted for Aberdeen church

Plans have been lodged to renovate an Aberdeen city centre church.

Building Briefs – August 22nd

Proposals for Trinity Church would allow repairs and creation of the extension, a stone clean of the granite, new lighting and an entrance and “landscaped square” to be installed.



The refurbishment of the 1904-built structure could “integrate” with the proposed £150 million Queen’s Square development.

Under the proposals, which come as part of the 25-year city centre masterplan, a new quarter of shops, leisure and public space would be developed around Queen Street – with homes for retirees and young families among the key offerings.

 

  • Dundee approves Starbucks drive-thru after U-turn

Starbucks has been given the go-ahead to open a new drive-thru coffee shop in Dundee.



The firm’s application was originally rejected by city planning officials on the grounds that the Morrisons site on Afton Way would lure shoppers and customers from the town centre.

However, Dundee City Council’s review board voted to reverse that decision, subject to several conditions.

 

  • Major investment in road improvement works in Fife

Fife Council has announced an investment of £273,000 in road improvement works in Cardenden.



Carriageway resurfacing works have been announced on the B921 Woodend Road, Cardenden from Monday 26 August 2019 for up to four weeks.

 

  • McDonald’s drive-thru near new Aberdeen stadium recommended for approval

Proposals for a new drive-thru close to Aberdeen Football Club’s new stadium have been recommended for approval.



McDonald’s wants to build an outlet at Westhill’s Arnhall Business Park, a stone’s throw from Kingsford.

The proposals for the fast-food restaurant were submitted by the firm in December.

Councillors on the Garioch area committee will discuss the plans next Tuesday at Gordon House in Inverurie.

 



  • Angus Council secures £230,000 to improve rural roads infrastructure

Angus Council has secured funding of £230,000 to improve rural roads for all road users in areas where timber haulage and forest harvesting take place.

The funding has been provided by Stirling and Tayside Timber Transport Group and will lead to the creation of at least 32 “super” passing places that can accommodate articulated timber transport vehicles.

It is anticipated that the first phase of work will get underway next month, with infrastructure improvements to the B955 and U405 Glen Clova and Glen Doll roads. A further £100,000 will come from the council’s roads maintenance budgets, with the overall project costing £330,000.



The project will build on similar improvement works that saw the construction of passing places on the U379 south of Westmuir in 2016 that was funded by the Timber Transport fund.

Each of the passing places will be 28 meters long, with detailed design works well underway. With work scheduled to begin in September, it is anticipated that work will be complete by the end of February 2020.

 

  • Merlindale Bridge refurbishment nears completion 

A Tweeddale bridge will be closed for two weeks as a five-month refurbishment programme nears completion.



Merlindale Bridge near Drumelzier will be closed from September 3-17 to allow waterproofing of the structure to take place as part of a £335,000 restoration project which is due to be completed at the end of September.

The bridge sits on the B712 road, which means traffic will be diverted via the A72 and A701 during the closure. Signage will be in place to direct traffic and advise road users that local businesses remain open while Merlindale Bridge is shut.


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