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Recent Projects Supporting Local Communities
At Covanburn Contracts, our work is rooted in creating safe, functional and welcoming spaces for local communities. Our recent projects highlight that – from emergency structural repairs to the regeneration and restoration of valued public areas. Here’s a look at…
Transforming Glen Esk: From Landfill to Vibrant Urban Greenspace
We’re proud to have recently completed a truly transformative project at Glen Esk, delivering a vibrant new outdoor space for the local community.
Drumfochar Road Kerbing
Description of works Drumfrochar Road Rail bridge carries traffic over the Glasgow- Wemyss Bay rail line and had underwent a structural assessment that identified a weakness in the structure elements…
Strathclyde Park Remembering Together Covid Memorial
North Lanarkshire Council appointed Covanburn Contracts to create a memorial within Strathclyde Country Park as part of Scottish Government’s Remembering Together Covid Memorial programme.
Crathes Castle Rose Garden
Description of works The Rose Garden is one of eight landscaped compartments forming the historic Walled Garden at Crathes Castle,Banchory, Aberdeenshire. The Rose Garden is also included within the boundaries…
Penilee Park Phase 1 - Hillington and Cardonald Area SWMP
Covanburn Contracts Ltd were appointed as Principal Contractors by Glasgow City Council to carry out surface water management and flood prevention works at Hillington and Cardonald.
Ravenscraig Active Travel Links Phase 2
CCL were appointed as Principal Contractors by North Lanarkshire Council to construct the new Ravenscraig Active Travel Links.
Hamilton Palace Play Area
Scope of works The project involved construction of a new play area and carpark. The works consisted of installing a bow top fenced play area with a variety of safety…
Peel Park Restoration Project
Peel Park is a public park opened in 1898. It sits on an elevated site above Kirkintilloch and offers stunning views over the surrounding area.
The 60 Steps Retaining Wall
Requirements The 60 Steps are a much-loved feature of Glasgow’s West End. Dating back to the 1870s, the steps connect Kelvinside Terrace with Queen Margaret Road. The Category B listed…
Glen Esk Urban Greenspace
Requirements Glen Esk is located in a former landfill sight which is now a public open greenspace in East Kilbride which, in recent years has been used by local residents…
Levengrove Park Regeneration
Regeneration of Levengrove Park in Dumbarton including the construction of a new pavilion building with café and Rangers’ office.
Calton Barras
Streetscape regeneration project at the Barras in the east end of Glasgow, renowned for its market and the Ballroom.
George Square Re-Turfing
After the festivities of Christmas and the New Year around George Square, the Christmas Market has been dismantled for another year, and Covanburn have set about the task of re-turfing…
Kelvingrove Park Jubilee Gates
Complete restoration of the Grade C listed Jubilee Gates at the Royal Terrace entrance to Kelvin Grove Park.
Longmuir Culvert Plantation
Requirements After inspection of the bridge at Longmuir, the existing structure was found to be in poor condition with widespread deterioration of the existing masonry arch barrel which had suffered…
Almondvale Park, Livingston
Area improvement works at Almondvale Park, Livingston.
Ponfeigh Bridge Demolition
Requirements The Ponfeigh Bridge gave access to West Douglas Water and Sandilands though due to bridge damage, South Lanarkshire Council had to issue an emergency closure. The Bailey structure overs-pans…
Culvert Renewals Between Arrochar and Ardlui
Requirements The overall project included a total of 10 existing culverts which were principally located on the line between Arrochar and Crainlarich, and 1 located near Shotts. Each culvert had…
Govan Walkway
Requirements This work was part of a regeneration scheme around Govan Old Parish Church and adjacent Clydeside. This historic building has a unique collection of medieval stones from the 9-11th century…
School Planting Day at Glen Esk
A rainy Monday morning did not stop the pupils from St Leonard’s PS, East Kilbride from getting their wellies on and getting outdoors.
Stanrigg Park, Plains
Requirements The newly named Stanrig Park is an area of land between Jarvie Avenue and Beverley Park where the local community group Plains Community Futures secured funding from WREN and…
Stanrigg Park, Plains Grand Opening
The newly named Stanrigg Park has officially opened.
Linn Park Bridge
Requirements The bridge at Linn Park is the oldest known complete cast iron bridge in Glasgow. Linn Park Bridge is a B-listed ornamental cast-iron bridge over the White Cart Water.…
Kings Park Flood Alleviation
Requirements Over the years considerable flooding had been occurring on Croftpark Avenue, Glasgow. As a result, the Council decided to take action and create a SUDS within the confines of…
Infill of Redundant Rail Bridge at Drumbuie
Contracted by AMCO Rail to infill the existing rail bridge over the now disused rail line at Drumbuie.
Lambhill Cemetery
Drainage works on Balmore Road between St Kentigerns and Lambhill Cemeteries in Glasgow.
Humpback Bridge at Botanic Gardens
Contract to refurbish the Class B listed Humpback Footbridge, which spans the River Kelvin, in the city’s West End.
Sevenacres Weir Barrier to Fish Migration
Installation of a new fish pass at the Sevenacres Weir in Ayrshire.
Catrine Weir
Restoration of Catrine Weir.
Carstairs Maintenance Delivery Unit
Upgrade to an existing Network Rail depot at Carstairs.
Arbroath Play Area
Installation of a brand new play area in Arbroath.
