Project Summary
This project improved the station forecourt and the bottom of the High Street in Dunblane following the refurbishment and strengthening works to the adjacent Allan Water Bridge. High-quality paving and shared surfacing were incorporated, creating a safer and more attractive environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
Project Description
The project involved the reconfiguration and resurfacing of roads, footways, and cycleways in the project area. Works included the installation of new drainage, the widening of footways, creation of a high-quality shared space, and the integration of new street furniture.
The scope also encompassed tree retention and planting, installation of signage, and the development of pedestrian crossings, parking bays, and a bus stop with a shelter.
Scope of Works
The works included:
- Site clearance of street furniture, benches, bins, tree grilles, signs, cycle stands, and bollards (many retained for council reuse).
- Removal of existing concrete steps, kerbs, edgings, road markings, and bus stops.
- Drainage works including new 225mm and 150mm diameter pipes, ACO channels, manholes, gullies, and alterations to existing drainage.
- Diversion of an LV cable by SSEPD to facilitate the works.
- Installation of new asphalt carriageways, surface courses for shared foot and cycleways, and paving finishes including Caithness stone paving flags, granite setts, Whinstone sets, and granite blister slabs.
- Construction of new rubble stone walls, a retaining wall, brick walls, and sandstone planters.
- Pedestrian crossings, central reservations, loading bays, controlled parking bays, disabled bays, taxi ranks, and car parking on a former slip road.
- Installation of new street lighting, traffic signage, and pay & display meters.
- New bus stop formation and shelter installation, while retaining existing bus stops.
- Extensive landscaping including planting of new trees and soft landscaping elements.
Technical Highlights
- Creation of a high-quality shared space integrating footways, cycleways, and roads.
- Extensive use of natural stone paving (Caithness stone, granite setts, Whinstone sets) for durability and aesthetics.
- Innovative traffic management and phased works to minimise disruption in a busy town centre.
- Coordination with utility providers to manage LV cable diversion without impacting the programme.
Added Value
- High-quality streetscape improvements providing a long-term enhancement to the town centre.
- Integration of cycleways and pedestrian-friendly spaces to promote sustainable transport.
- Retention and reuse of existing street furniture and trees where possible.
- Successful delivery within a complex urban environment, balancing public access, traffic, and construction operations.
- Ongoing maintenance included: 52-week roadworks maintenance and 156-week landscaping maintenance period.
Environmental, Safety or Community Measures
- Retention and protection of existing trees and street furniture where possible.
- Soft landscaping and planting of new trees to enhance the streetscape.
- Careful management of pedestrian and cyclist routes to maintain safe access throughout construction.
- Minimisation of construction impacts on local residents through planning and communication.
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