The regeneration of South Montrose in Angus is continuing, the local authority has said. It has added that from Monday 17 November, road improvement works will commence as part of the project.

This phase will be the first stage in creating a new 'spine' road that will improve access, as well as attract further investment, to Montrose. These road improvements will be undertaken by contractors Delson Contracts Ltd, and will involve the realignment of the corners of the road, resurfacing, new landscaped areas and new street lighting.


Valued at £380,000, the contract will take around 16 weeks to complete, the council has said.

Councillor Mairi Evans, business spokesperson for Angus Council, said: "It is fantastic to see this extensive project get started. The goal of everyone involved in the regeneration plan is to stimulate investment in the area, and critical to that is the roads infrastructure.

"The spine road will enhance access and as business develops and the volume of traffic increases it will improve the general road safety in the area.

"The planned £3m investment in the infrastructure has already stimulated private sector investment – Certex is now in new 30,000 sq ft premises, the port has opened a new £6m quay and other major employers are in the process of developing their sites."

(JP/IT)