Work is to start on a demolition project in Greenock.

Derelict industrial buildings at the east end of Drumfrochar Road are to be cleared to allow the nearby sharp corner with Baker Street to be removed.

The works are part of a £3 million road realignment scheme being delivered by regeneration company Riverside Inverclyde, which will include lowering kerbs, landscaping and improving sightlines. The project includes £300,000 contribution from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). In addition, a £1.8m community enterprise hub for SME enterprises, micro businesses and business start-ups is also proposed for Baker Street.


To carry out the project safely, Baker Street from the junction with Scott Street to the junction with Drumfrochar Road, and Drumfrochar Road from the junction with Lynedoch Street to the junction with Baker Street, will close at 10pm on 21 September. Diversions will be in place.

Cllr Jim Clocherty said: "We need to demolish the buildings that are closest to the roadside so that the main road realignment works can go ahead. Bakers Brae is a key route through Greenock but the current poor traffic flows and surrounding vacant derelict buildings have made it difficult to attract investment and encourage economic growth.

"All being well the demolition should be completed over the weekend and both Baker Street and Drumfrochar Road fully re-opened on the Monday."

Work on the road realignment scheme is expected to start towards the end of 2017.

(LM)