Worksettostarton£7m revamp for iconic street
key role in the regeneration of one of Glasgow’s most famous streets which has been a leading destination for shoppers, workers, students, theatre and concert goers as well as people visiting bars and restaurants.
“This project will make the Charing Cross to Rose Street stretch of Sauchiehall Street an even more attractive location and a welcoming gateway to the city centre.”
Brian Fulton, chairman of the Sauchiehall Street Business Improvement District, said the project would breathe new life into a key area of the city.
He added: “This £7.2m investment will give it the boost it really needs to make it into a distinguished entertainment destination.”
Businesses in the area will continue to trade while the work is being carried out.
Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said the stretch of Sauchiehall Street is one of the main destinations for Glasgow’s night-time economy.
He added: “It has its challenges – pavements are ragged, waste bins proliferate, there is too much street clutter and it has to cope with being a primary gateway for traffic into the city centre. With this investment that will change and the avenues is an important project in Glasgow’s new city centre strategy.”
Lianne Bain, general manager of The Garage nightclub, said the area had become run down in recent years.
She added: “With improvement beginning early next year, it will put that lease of life back into the street and keep it as a vibrant hub to our visiting tourists.
“As one of the local businesses, we are excited for development to commence as we know it will entice the public to this end of the city centre day and night.”