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23/08/2022
Falkirk Disused Rail Line Conversion Works Continue
Falkirk Council is set to continue with works to convert a disused rail line linking Falkirk to the communities of Denny and Bonnybridge, following the allocation of a further £392k from Sustrans Places for Everyone Fund.
The award will help the council create a multi-use path 4km in length, with an adjoining 1.5 km path linking to Bonnybridge. The path will include the construction of a cycle and pedestrian bridge over the M876 and the upgrade of the existing Roughmute and Bonnywater bridges.
The path will create a safer and healthier environment for walkers, cyclists and wheelers to use and will add to Falkirk’s already extensive path network.
The current funding received will be used for a detailed technical design for the project and builds on the previous awards of £454k made between 2020 and 2022. During this period, work has already been carried out on community consultation; option appraisals; monitoring and evaluation of projected use and; promotion of behaviour change.
Councillor Paul Garner, spokesperson for Economic Development, said: "The path will bring many benefits to users and brings back to life a lost connection between Falkirk and Denny/Bonnybridge. We’re determined to push ahead with this programme of work and look forward to seeing it develop."
The award will help the council create a multi-use path 4km in length, with an adjoining 1.5 km path linking to Bonnybridge. The path will include the construction of a cycle and pedestrian bridge over the M876 and the upgrade of the existing Roughmute and Bonnywater bridges.
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The path will create a safer and healthier environment for walkers, cyclists and wheelers to use and will add to Falkirk’s already extensive path network.
The current funding received will be used for a detailed technical design for the project and builds on the previous awards of £454k made between 2020 and 2022. During this period, work has already been carried out on community consultation; option appraisals; monitoring and evaluation of projected use and; promotion of behaviour change.
Councillor Paul Garner, spokesperson for Economic Development, said: "The path will bring many benefits to users and brings back to life a lost connection between Falkirk and Denny/Bonnybridge. We’re determined to push ahead with this programme of work and look forward to seeing it develop."
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