Invest in Renfrewshire Partnership Conference on Employment & Economic Development 16 June 2016 City Deal and our Role in the Regional Economy Mary Crearie Director of Development and Housing Renfrewshire Council

What’s the Deal? Ours is first City Deal in Scotland A step change for the Regional Economy £1.13 billion Infrastructure Fund, supported by funding for labour market programmes Objective is to grow the Regional economy – £2.2 bn. additional GVA p.a. to the City Region – 15,000 construction jobs – 29,000 permanent jobs and improved access to employment opportunities

A Good Deal for Renfrewshire £274 million being spent in Renfrewshire Focus on Glasgow Airport – as driver of regional economic growth. Significant local business and investment opportunities during construction and beyond Potential for > 1600 new permanent jobs in Renfrewshire Enhanced Access for Renfrewshire residents to jobs across the City Region

Growing business and the wider economy; Maximising jobs and benefits for local people; Focus on delivering real and sustainable benefits; Master- planning process ongoing Environmental improvements Road improvements Opportunities for business investment and development Labour market programmes – working to supportlocal residents into employment opportunities More than roads and bridges

City Deal: Renfrewshire projects Glasgow Airport Access (Joint Council Project) Glasgow Airport Investment Area Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside

City Deal Project Locations 6 Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside Project Glasgow Airport Investment Area Airport Access Project

Direct link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central Station (via Paisley Gilmour Street) GLASGOW AIRPORT ACCESS - PROJECT AIMS To provide a direct link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central Station (via Paisley Gilmour Street), which will improve connectivity, encourage modal shift for Airport employees and passengers, and reduce reliance on road based trips to the Airport. PROGRAMME (INDICATIVE)  Define Project Scope - December 2015  Appoint consultant for Design Development - Spring 2016  Commence Detailed Design and Statutory Processes - Autumn 2017  Construction Commencement - Spring 2022  Construction completion - Autumn 2024  Scheme Operation

8 Road, environmental improvements and realignment to facilitate Investment area and allow Airport Expansion. New access road to Westway Business park/development sites, with potential active travel links to public network beyond. Development Opportunity accessed via new infrastructure. New Access road to new Vehicular Bridge over White Cart River. Glasgow Airport Investment Area Project Overview (1) Information is Indicative at this stage PROGRAMME (INDICATIVE)  Appointment of Consultant – October 2015  Tender(s) issue for Main Works – 2018  Works Construction Period – 2018 to 2020  Works Completion

9 Road, environmental improvements and realignment to facilitate Investment area and allow Airport Expansion. Development Opportunity accessed via new infrastructure. Potential for New Vehicular Bridge over White Cart River. Development Opportunity with improved connectivity. Environmental and connectivity improvements to aid and encourage active travel modes. Glasgow Airport Investment Area Project Overview (2) Information is Indicative at this stage.

10 Road and environmental improvements to ease traffic flows and encourage modal shift. Road and environmental improvements to ease traffic flows and encourage modal shift. Development opportunities created by infrastructure and environmental improvements. Road, environmental improvements, variable message signage to facilitate road connections to bridge. Road and environmental improvements (route to be determined),to provide access to development opportunities and improved connectivity around north Renfrew. New Opening Bridge options (location to be determined). Cart River River Clyde Renfrew Yoker Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside Project Overview Information shown is Indicative at this Stage PROGRAMME (INDICATIVE)  Appointment of Consultant – October 2015  Tender(s) issue for Main Works – 2018  Works Construction Period – 2018 to 2020  Works Completion

Conclusion An exciting period for Renfrewshire and the city region Opportunities for business, communities, employees and the community Part of a broader regeneration strategy for Renfrewshire – including Paisley 2021, and the Paisley Heritage Asset Strategy. Together, putting Renfrewshire firmly on the map as an area with huge potential, to come and do business, live, work and invest.