Dumbarton Town Centre

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West Dunbartonshire Council has been improving the appearance of streets and spaces within Dumbarton town centre since 2002.

New hard surfaces, street furniture and brighter street lighting have been introduced in the High Street, streets and lanes leading off High Street and along a key route to the railway station.

Car parks in and around the town centre have also been improved  and extended where possible. Traffic restrictions were introduced within the central section of the High Street to control congestion, in response to previous research and a public consultation in 2004. In addition, a number of car parks have been designated as short stay.

In May 2007, WDC commissioned consultants Broadway Malyan to prepare a town centre masterplan and delivery strategy for Dumbarton. The overall aim of the masterplan is to provide a guide for future public and private sector redevelopment of the area including and surrounding the Artizan Centre, to ensure that the town meets modern retailing demands. Public consultation events in June 2007 and February 2008, have assisted in shaping the masterplan. The main proposals within the masterplan include:

• A large retail unit to the north of the Artizan Centre with decked parking, to anchor the town centre.
• A new vehicular access from the A814 to service the unit.
• A new public space, including parking spaces, between the retail unit and the Artizan Centre.
• New retail development on the corner of High Street and Risk Street, with decked parking.
• The creation of a new street between the former Co-op building and 20 High Street.
• New retail development with residential use above between High Street and St Mary's Way.

Find out more about West Dunbartonshire Council's plans for redeveloping Dumbarton Town Centre.