Argyll and Bute Council has appointed Land Engineering to deliver over £2m of public realm improvements.
The works will take place at Oban Bay from Stafford Street to George Street, Queen's Park Place and Station Square.
This is the second phase of major public work following the successful completion of work to Stafford Street.
The design for Station Square provides a shared surface, flexible space for occasional events, a widened seaside footway, an improved shelter for bus passengers, bespoke seating, ornamental planting, provision for the taxis and feature lighting columns incorporating a WIFI repeater station.
George Street and Queen's Park Place will see bespoke seating areas, including planting and feature lighting columns which will incorporate a WiFi repeater station.
Other features include an improved footway on the seafront; refurbished railings and replacement lighting along the sea wall.
Councillor Ellen Morton said: "This is great news for people in Oban. Things are really starting to take shape with our key regeneration projects there, with Stafford Street completed and the benefits there for all to see. It's a great space which is being well used, with local traders already starting to see the economic impact."
Councillor Roddy McCuish added: "This is another great boost for Oban. Land Engineering is a leading player in public realm work, with a proven track record in high quality delivery.
"Recent projects include the full reconstruction of Kilwinning Main Street, the restoration of Bridgeton Cross roads and pavements ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and work on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh.
"We are confident that we have a great contractor on board and that they will deliver the ambitious improvements deliver the works and am confident they will do so efficiently, on time and within budget."
(LM)
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Latest Construction News
29/11/2024
Construction has begun on the initial phase of Spaceport 1, a sub-orbital launch site in the Outer Hebrides. Local contractor, Macaulay Askernish Ltd, has been awarded a contract by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to undertake enabling works at Scolpaig Farm in North Uist. The project, funded by a £947k ...
29/11/2024
David Smith Contractors Ltd, a local firm based in Fraserburgh, has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to contribute to the construction of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project. The company will undertake civil engineering works at the converter station site near Boddam, Peterhead. ...
29/11/2024
Scotland has unveiled a new plan to become a leading exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030. The plan, titled 'A Trading Nation: Realising Scotland's Hydrogen Potential – A Plan for Exports', outlines specific actions needed to achieve this goal. The Scottish Government aims to capitalize on the ...
29/11/2024
First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the progress being made in the construction of the new Perth High School during a recent site visit. The new three-storey building, being delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside on behalf of hub East Central Scotland, will accommodate up to 1,600 pupils ...
29/11/2024
Glasgow City Council has given the green light to the sale of four land plots in the city to facilitate various development projects. The sites in question are located in Carmyle, Deaconsbank, Maryhill, and Port Dundas. The disposals are expected to generate significant capital receipts for the ...
29/11/2024
Scottish Water is set to achieve a significant milestone in its woodland creation programme, planting over 500,000 trees by the end of the current planting season in March 2025. This year, the company will plant more than 245 hectares of native woodland across various sites, including Loch ...
28/11/2024
Construction has begun on a new £33 million student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre. The project, a partnership between Artisan Real Estate and Homes for Students, will provide 321 self-contained studio apartments at 292-298 St Vincent Street. The existing office building on the ...
28/11/2024
Springfield Properties has submitted detailed plans to Midlothian Council for the first phase of its new Lingerwood development. The proposed development, located off Stobhill Road near Newtongrange, will eventually include around 1,000 homes. The first phase will comprise 63 homes, ranging from ...
28/11/2024
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has called on the Scottish Government to prioritise the needs of rural communities in the upcoming Scottish Budget. Dee Ward, Chair of SLE, has urged the Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, to conduct a robust rural impact assessment for all spending and taxation ...
28/11/2024
Four Scottish electrical apprentices have been praised for their performance in the prestigious SkillELECTRIC competition. John-Ross Campbell, Kalum Low, Milly Smith, and Ewan Thomas, all SETCTT apprentices, represented Scotland in the UK-wide competition, which was held at Oldham College. Milly ...