Civic Engineers have secured a £1.8 million deal to help upgrade the environment of seven city-centre thoroughfares in Glasgow.

The engineering firm will lead a multidisciplinary design team for the 'Avenues' project and focus on enhancing the environment of Argyle St west, Argyle St east, St Enoch's Square, the Underline (a pedestrian and cycle route linking Great Western Rd with the city centre), Sauchiehall Precinct, Cathedral St and North Hanover St.

The project, which is part of the Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) commission and supported by the £1.13 billion Glasgow City Region City Deal, aims to improve connectivity, introduce sustainable green infrastructure through attractive streetscapes and enhancing biodiversity, protect space for cyclists and pedestrians, improve the way public transport is accommodated and transform the perceptions of the city for all those who live, work and visit.

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Working alongside design practice Urban Movement and the Social Value Consultancy, Civic Engineers will get underway with the project this month at Argyle St. Completion is planned for 2022.

Founding Director, Stephen O'Malley said: "The 'Avenues' project is an ambitious, forward thinking initiative which will transform the streetscapes of the city centre and how those who live, work and visit Glasgow experience them. We are proud to have been appointed to lead the team delivering the project."

Cllr Kenny McLean said: "This project will play a key role in our plans for the further development of Glasgow city centre. The 'Avenues' will become an attractive feature for everyone who uses the area, whether for work, study, shopping, eating and dining, clubbing and theatre-going, or as a resident, and we look forward to working with partner organisations to deliver this project which will change the face of the city centre for the better."

(LM/CD)