Steel and glazing contracts have been awarded to local companies as Scotland's first drive-thru Costa takes shape at Lomondgate.
Local engineering company, Archibald McAulay, has been awarded
the steel contract for the construction of Scotland's first
drive-thru Costa Coffee at Lomondgate.
One of Scotland's oldest structural engineering companies, the
company won the £45,000 contract in a tendering process by
contractor, Marshall Construction.
Erection of the main steel works for the Costa Coffee outlet has
recently been completed and the drive-thru is due to open for
business before Christmas.
Harry McAulay, Director of the family business based in Bankhead
Road, Dumbarton, said, "Of course, it's always terrific to win
business but it's an added touch to be part of such a large
development on your doorstep, especially when we've been part of
this community for over 70 years."
Another West Dunbartonshire company Clydebank based glaziers, AGS,
has also been awarded the glazing contract for the building.
David Hastings, Chief Executive of Strathleven Regeneration,
development partner for Lomondgate alongside Walker Group added,
"The Walker Group's development of the Costa drive-thru is fast
taking shape and the steel work was erected in the space of only a
few days.
"When Costa Coffee opens to the public it will generate a real
buzz locally as well as creating 20 new jobs. It's a real bonus
that West Dunbartonshire businesses are involved in the
construction process."
The £100m Lomondgate project was launched in 2007 by Strathleven
Regeneration C.I.C. (SRC) a public-private partnership established
with the support of West Dunbartonshire Council, Scottish
Enterprise and Diageo. SRC formed a partnership with
developer Walker Group to deliver its plans for a mixed use
development on the site.
Further information on Lomondgate is available from www.lomondgate.com