TBC Transforming Connectivity
route, including a notable one near Denny High School. This addition will enhance the daily commute for students, staff, and residents, providing greater access to public transit and reducing reliance on personal vehicles.
Environmental Considerations and Sustainable Design
Environmental stewardship has been a core focus of the DEAR project. A specially designed culvert now crosses Little Denny Burn, incorporating an otter pass to protect local wildlife, underscoring the commitment to preserving the area’s natural habitats. Further promoting biodiversity, a landscaping buffer along the length of the road acts as a wildlife corridor, connecting existing woodlands and creating a green sanctuary within the infrastructure.
Members of the project team joined Depute Leader Cllr Paul Garner(middle left) and Leader Cllr Cecil Meiklejohn (middle right) for a final inspection before opening
The newly completed Denny Eastern Access Road (DEAR) has transformed the infrastructure in Denny, boosting accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement. Finished two months ahead of schedule, the 1.3-kilometer DEAR now links A872 Glasgow Road to A883 Broad Street, providing a streamlined connection through the heart of the community.
With a speed limit of 30mph, the road prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety by incorporating an active travel path, encouraging healthier, environmentally friendly travel alternatives. Pedestrian refuge islands have been placed strategically at existing rights of way and core path junctions, ensuring safe and accessible crossings. One of DEAR’s standout features is a new roundabout that will serve as a vital access point for planned residential developments, helping Denny expand in a sustainable way.
The project offers substantial benefits for public transportation, too. Several new bus lay-bys have been installed along DEAR’s
The entire road also includes a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS), which manages surface water runoff by emulating natural hydrological processes. Extensive ecological surveys and mitigation measures were undertaken throughout construction to minimize environmental impact, making DEAR a model of eco- conscious design in public infrastructure.
Funded through housing development contributions and Falkirk Council’s
capital programme, DEAR marks the Council’s first significant link road in over a decade, making it a landmark investment for future generations. The project’s impact on daily life is already noticeable, alleviating traffic congestion while providing a safe and modern route for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.
The DEAR project not only reshapes transport options and safety in Denny but also sets a high standard for future infrastructure initiatives by placing sustainability, community, and environmental protection at the forefront. As Denny continues to grow, DEAR stands as a testament to Falkirk Council’s vision for a connected and sustainable future.
have proved to be suitable for residential development, a particularly notable case was our old headquarters and arts centre known as Municipal Buildings and Falkirk Town Hall close to the western edge of the town centre. These buildings were demolished and the resulting site of 3.65 Acres (9 Acres) is now in the process of being sold to a private developer for residential development.
As the location is close to the town centre the proposed development will provide a substantial number of new homes to the town centre that in turn will bring increased trade for the businesses located in and around there. In the autumn it is proposed that more properties being brought forward to disposal.
Part of our success in positive economic development in the Falkirk Council area is on the back of selling of our surplus assets. The type of assets made available over the last year or so have included schools, care homes, offices, toilets, and development sites. The disposal of these assets to the private and other sectors enable economic development through the investment made by these sectors.
This ensures that the property market offers both what businesses and community desires. Many of the properties
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2024
The Council’s non-operational portfolio provides a wide range of commercial property across the Falkirk Council Area incorporating the main towns of Grangemouth, Bo’ness, Denny, Camelon, Larbert Stenhousemuir and Falkirk itself. The portfolio provides a diverse range of retail, office, and industrial accommodation to enable it to meet the needs of local businesses from new start-ups to existing businesses expanding into larger accommodation. The portfolio also allows the Council to accommodate national and multi- national companies seeking a presence in Central Scotland. To accommodate the everchanging requirements of modern business occupiers the Council speculatively built a terrace of four modern industrial units extending to 929 sq m (10,000 sq ft) in 2015 that were designed to provide accommodation that would suit a wide variety of potential occupiers.
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