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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.
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
The Brief After a structural assessment carried out by AECOM on behalf of Network Rail discovered weakness in the structure elements underneath the footways of Drumfrochar Road, we were commission…
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
The Brief We were tasked with the construction of a new play area and car park in Hamilton, which would be of huge benefit to the local community. The park…
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
The Brief The 60 Steps are more than 150 years old and can be found in the west end of Glasgow. Designed by Glasgow architect Alexander “Greek” Thomson, they’re said…
Glen Esk Urban Greenspace
The Brief Glen Esk was once derelict wasteland which residents in East Kilbride used primarily for dog walking and as a through route to a local school. Thanks to funding…
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
Covanburn have set about the task of re-turfing the grassed areas around George Square.
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
The Brief Glasgow’s River Clyde was once a heavy industrial hub of shipbuilding, famous across the world for its production of high-quality cargo ships, luxury liners and naval vessels. The…
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.
