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Long-awaited George St transformation boosted by surprise drop in cost
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https://www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/pedestrian-friendly-george-st-moves?
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George Street Improvements
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Posted 1 week ago #
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The cost of Edinburgh’s most high-profile street upgrade scheme is expected to fall further as the plans take shape, the city council has confidently predicted.
A major revamp of George Street to remove parking and most traffic is now estimated at £35 million compared to nearly £39.5m last September following “more detailed and accurate costings”
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Bargain…
Posted 2 days ago # -
Detailed Plans/Renders at Page 13+ here: https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s85548/7.2%20-%20George%20Street%20and%20First%20New%20Town%20Conclusion%20of%20RIBA%20Stage%204%20and%20Next%20Steps.pdf
Posted 2 days ago # -
Huh:
5.5 It is programmed to move to RIBA Stage 4B in October 2026 to appoint a contractor for the works. This will allow time to develop a phased construction programme for the First New Town and allow contractors involvement in confirming how a bidirectional cycle route can remain along George Street for the duration of construction, allowing the active travel link of CCWEL to continue through the City Centre.
That's pretty good.
Posted 2 days ago #
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