The UK and Scottish governments joined local leaders to mark ten years of an agreement which has funded a range of high profile projects across the region including the Aurs Road project.
The gathering was held to reflect on what has been achieved through the Glasgow City Region City Deal’s £1.13 billion of funding.
Signed in 2014, it provides £500 million each from the UK and Scottish governments for a range of infrastructure, employability and innovation projects with eight local councils contributing a further £130 million.
East Renfrewshire has benefited from a £44 million investment thanks to the agreement, with millions funding a major proportion of the work to transform Aurs Road.
“New business premises have been created at Crossmill Business Park in Barrhead and The Greenlaw Works in Newton Mearns, supporting business development.
“Improvements to Balgraystone Road have enabled new housing development in Barrhead and improved access to the country park and planned Balgray rail station.”
“Work is in progress to transform Aurs Road from a winding, single carriage road to a safer, straighter road with a new active travel route and waterside promenade."
“Balgray station was recently given the green light and I look forward to construction starting on this much-needed new public transport link in Barrhead,” he added.
“The final project to enhance visitor facilities at Dams to Darnley Country Park is in development.
“Importantly, these large-scale projects offer the opportunity to work with contractors to provide wider benefits for our communities, embracing the ethos of the City Deal partnership."
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