Work is to begin on a £330,000 canal upgrade project in Edinburgh.

The scheme at Union Canal in Fountainbridge will begin on 05 September and is being carried out by Scottish Canals in partnership with Sustrans Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council.

The four-month programme of works will include towpath upgrades, landscaping, repairs to the canal wall, essential archaeological surveying and the installation of new moorings.


Richard Millar, Director of Infrastructure at Scottish Canals, said: "The towpaths of the Union Canal are busier than ever before and, with a lot of developments ongoing in the area this route is becoming an increasingly significant destination for leisure, exercise and commuting. This project will improve access to them by providing a safe, all-weather surface that anyone from cyclists and walkers to wheelchair users can use and enjoy.

"In addition to the towpath upgrades we will be carrying out essential maintenance and repairs to the canal wall and adding new moorings. By carrying out the works at one time we hope to minimise disruption for users."

(LM/CD)