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Streetscaping/Environmental Improvements

Castle Street, Edinburgh

Client
 City of Edinburgh Council
Value
 £1.61m
Engineer
 Gillespies
Programme
 52 Weeks
Contract Form
 Measure and Value
Completed
 2006

The works consisted of the replacement of all existing footway and carriageway construction with natural stone surfaces using granite setts and Caithness slabs. Existing kerbs were replaced by flush granite channels and trims and a new drainage system provided. Parking was relocated to the northern section between George Street and Rose Street junctions. Wall mounted street lighting lanterns were replaced with new units. Pedestrian access on both sides of the street was maintained and access to all entrances and allowance for vehicle deliveries provided throughout the duration of the contract, with the exception of the Christmas festivities period and the Edinburgh Festival period (approximately 4 weeks).

 

Principal Elements included:

Caithness Slabs 1250m2
Granite Setts 1950m2
Granite Trims 900m

 

 

Key Issues:

  • Reconstruction of Castle Street whilst maintaining vehicular access at all times via Rose Street
  • Pedestrian access maintained