Dumfries And Galloway

Councillors of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee will receive updates on the council’s capital investment programme when it meets tomorrow. Within the report, several significant projects are highlighted that are transforming communities across the regi

Dumfries and Galloway Council has set out an ambitious agenda to deliver high-quality affordable homes and sustainable development across the region.

The Old Bridge House Museum – the oldest house in Dumfries – has been receiving some extra care and attention over the past month.

An event is being held next week giving residents the opportunity to see the ambitious regeneration plans for Lochside.

Construction is underway on the extensions to ScottishPower Renewables’ Arecleoch and Kilgallioch wind farms, enhancing the energy capacity and environmental enrichment of both sites. The approved extensions will add 13 additional turbines to South Ayrshire’s Arecleoch Windfarm, and Kilg

Dumfries and Galloway Council has marked the official start of construction of the Dumfries Zero Waste Park (Dumfries ZWP), marking a significant milestone towards the delivery of the region’s Waste, Recycling and Reuse Strategy 2023–2030. The project will deliver a brand-new, modern Hou

Two turf-cutting ceremonies marked the start of new investment and homes in the west of Dumfries and Galloway by Wheatley Group last week. 

A masterplan aimed at delivering Dumfries and Galloway’s largest ever regeneration project was approved last week by the local authority’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

Portakabin has officially opened the Dairy Nexus, a state-of-the-art research and innovation facility constructed at Scotland’s Rural University and College (SRUC) Barony Campus near Dumfries.

Story Homes has submitted a full planning application for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site in Dumfries.

Work is set to start this month on a new £4.1 million housing and office development in Stranraer.

Principal contractor Procast Group has increased its presence across Scotland following the launch of a new base in Dumfries. The Hamilton-based firm has expanded its reach to include the South of Scotland as it sets up a new £30,000 warehouse and office.

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has started work on a multi-million-pound wind farm that will have the capacity to power more than 130,000 UK homes annually. The firm has been appointed as principal contractor for the 20-turbine Windy Standard III Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

An £11.3 million development at College Mains in Dumfries will bring 44 new homes to the region.

The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.