The next phase of the Helensburgh regeneration project has commenced this week, six weeks ahead of schedule.

Argyll and Bute Council has said the renovation works in Phase 3 – Colquhoun Street North and East Princes Street, from Maitland Street to Sinclair Street – and Phase 4A – Sinclair Street, from West/East King Street to West/East Princes Street – are to be completed ahead of schedule. As a result, this means that work on Phase 4B can now begin.

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As part of the regeneration works, the old pavement and road surface has been completely replaced, with new lay-bys for loading and unloading, improved drainage, new parking bays and new street lighting all installed. Phase 3 is now complete, with the remaining phase 4A work expected to finish by Friday 14 November.

The local contractor has said it will break for Christmas on Friday 12 December, and resume again on Monday 5 January. It is anticipated that the scheme will be completed before Easter 2015.

(JP/IT)