A NEW street designed to unlock developments in Gartcosh and Glenboig over the subsequent 20 years has gained approval from Glasgow Metropolis Area Metropolis Deal cupboard.
North Lanarkshire Council will assemble the street and two roundabouts to open up entry between Glenboig, Gartcosh Enterprise Park and the M73.
The undertaking will value an estimated £6 million.
The primary infrastructure venture in North Lanarkshire by means of Metropolis Deal will goal to develop group progress and appeal to inward investments.
Click on right here for extra Airdrie and Coatbridge information
Councillor Allan Graham, convenor of the regeneration and infrastructure committee, stated: “The Gartcosh-Glenboig Group Progress Space is predicted to see round three,000 new homes constructed over the subsequent 20 years.
“This new street is a catalyst for the regeneration of Gartcosh and Glenboig, opening up alternatives for sustainable residential and in addition for enterprise developments.”
Work on the scheme is about to start out on the finish of the yr.
A lot of enhancements are deliberate together with the development of a brand new street and roundabout at Glenboig Street, new lighting, foot and cycle paths and drainage, and increasing Gartcosh Native Nature reserve.