Major redevelopment for Grangemouth town centre

Proposals for a major £22 million project to transform Grangemouth Town Centre into a thriving 21st century retail centre have been launched by Falkirk Council.

Initial plans put forward by Falkirk Council and two major Grangemouth Town Centre landowners (Cabri III/Winex and Baronsgate Estates) through a joint venture company include a new shopping area which will result in a radical alteration to retail provision in the town centre (and associated car parking).

The plans also include a new civic building to replace the existing One Stop Shop, area housing office and museum. The town's Municipal Chambers and library will be retained in any re-development plans and Grangemouth Town Hall will be upgraded.
Leader of the Council, Councillor David Alexander said

"The potential for Grangemouth to become a major centre for retail depended on private sector support."

Speaking at the Council's Policy & Resources Committee he said:-

"We fully recognise that the current layout of the main shopping precinct simply can't offer the market the right conditions for economic growth and inhibits expansion of existing premises.

The proposals will go out to public consultation in the near future and the residents and retailers in Grangemouth will be able to put forward their views. These are the initial ideas and if accepted, could improve the whole environment in Grangemouth Town Centre for the benefit of the community."

Welcoming the news, Grangemouth Councillor and Depute Convener Of Economic Development, Angus MacDonald said:-

"I am pleased to note that the regeneration plans for Grangemouth Town Centre have taken another major step forward.

We are keen to roll out The public consultation as quickly as possible , which will give the wider public a major say in the redevelopment plans. The proposals to bring Grangemouth Town Centre into the 21st century and create a renewed shopping environment are very exciting and I look forward to future discussions taking place soon with the residents of Grangemouth. We believe that these plans will deliver an attractive town centre that can potentially deliver new jobs for Grangemouth and boost existing businesses."