Port Glasgow and Greenock Town Centres
Riverside Inverclyde will invest in a series of developments in both Greenock and Port Glasgow. Investment will take place to enhance the physical environment and shopping experience in these areas. Working with local and national partners, key sites and properties in the area will be substantially improved, as will transport links and parking facilities. Where possible assistance will be made available to businesses looking to expand or move into town centre or riverfront areas.
Project partners: Inverclyde Council
URC role: Funder and facilitator
Total cost: £6,000,000
URC contribution: £5,000,000
Anticipated completion date: 2015
Our objectives:
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Substantially improve the quality of the town centres
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Enhance both areas overall shopping experience
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Maximise occupation of properties
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Promote town centres as hubs of employment
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Create greater mixes of use in the town centres
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Deliver parking and access strategy
Anticipated investment opportunities
Project negotiations are ongoing