Broomielaw public realm IFSD phase 1
Location
Glasgow City Centre, IFSD
, G2 8DU
Description
This scheme is designed to complement and enhance the commercial, leisure and residential developments underway in the International Financial Services District (IFSD).
The project includes the use of high quality natural stone materials, bespoke stainless steel street furniture and feature lighting schemes.
In addition, a new high quality pontoon in the River Clyde has been introduced, opposite the bottom of York Street. Elements of public art and descriptive signage have been added as part of the scheme.
A new hot drink kiosk to serve the existing commercial service pontoon under the Caledonian Railway Bridge has also been created.
Cost
£7.76 million
Current status
Completed spring 2006. The pontoon works are also complete.
Timescale
June 2002 - Spring 2006
Lead partner
Glasgow City Council
Other partners
Scottish Enterprise Glasgow;
European Regional Development Fund.
Project team
Glasgow City Council Development and Regeneration Services;
Glasgow City Council Land Services;
Land Use Consultants, Turner and Townsend;
ID Consultants, Land Engineering.
Website
International Financial Services District
Contact details
William Douglas, Glasgow City Council Development and Regeneration Services, 0141 287 9974, bill.douglas@drs.glasgow.gov.uk