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Improvement project is on right road for finishing

Paisley Daily Express

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September 04, 2025

East Renfrewshire Council says a project hit by delays is on track to be delivered by its revised completion date as costs soar due to "site challenges".

- EMYLIE HOWIE

Improvement project is on right road for finishing

"Significant progress" has been made on the Aurs Road improvement works which are scheduled to be finished by spring 2026 after being pushed back for a second time earlier this year.

Originally, it was said the scheme would cost £22.68 million but the projected cost is now expected to be £28m.

The majority of the funding is already in place but a further £4.3m is required.

At a full council meeting on September 10, councillors will be asked to approve a sum of up to £6.9m to meet the shortfall and allow for variances in cost estimates.

Caitriona McAuley, the council’s director of environment, said: “The Aurs Road improvement project is a critical part of East Renfrewshire’s City Deal programme.

“The focus remains on completing this project as soon as possible and continuing to manage the costs through regular and sustained scrutiny.

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