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12/12/2013

Consultation Event For Helensburgh CHORD Project

The main contractor on the Helensburgh CHORD project, MacLay Civil Engineering, is to hold an opening evening on the scheme.

The event will provide local residents and businesses with information on how Phase 2 of the CHORD project will be implemented.

It is anticipated that the second phase will commence in the New Year. It will see work carried out in both Colquhon Square and West Princes Street.

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Policy Lead for Special Projects, Councillor Ellen Morton, said: "I was delighted to see West Clyde Street re-open and the local businesses becoming fully accessible again. The feedback from locals has been resoundingly positive. They are delighted with what they are seeing on the ground, delivered through the CHORD project.

"The start of Phase 2 signals the beginning of an exciting new future for Helensburgh. It's great to see the council's investment in the area paying off.

"I would encourage people to come along and see for themselves the plans for Phase 2."

The event will be held on Wednesday 18 December at the Victoria Halls from 7pm to 8.30pm.

(JP/IT)

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