The path will link to the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre in the west of the city and when completed, will be used by local residents, as well as provide a direct route to the facility for patients with limited mobility.
Morrison Construction will carry out the £800,000 project in three phases, with work on the second phase now underway. This will involve work to the power cables. When this is completed, work on the third – and final – phase will commence in the spring and involve the construction of the tunnel.
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Councillor Ricky Henderson, Health, Social Care and Housing Convener, said: "This fantastic facility is a real benefit to local residents as it's a one-stop shop for their health needs. As well as being home to key Council social care teams, it is also a centre point for the local community and gives service providers the ability to deliver quality, integrated services to those who need them.
"The new underpass will be well lit, have a clear line of sight from one end to the other and accessible by a sloping ramp. It will provide a safe, quick access for patients, particularly those with mobility issues, who face a longer detour at the moment."
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