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:

  • Substantially improve the quality of the town centres

  • Enhance both areas overall shopping experience

  • Maximise occupation of properties

  • Promote town centres as hubs of employment

  • Create greater mixes of use in the town centres

  • Deliver parking and access strategy

Anticipated investment opportunities

Project negotiations are ongoing