Written Question · S4W-23249 · Session 4
How many of the shovel-ready projects submitted to the UK Government are progressing.
The question
To ask the Scottish Government how many of the shovel-ready projects submitted to the UK Government are progressing.
The answer
The Scottish Government initially provided the UK Government with a list of projects totalling £302 million on 2 March 2012. A further detailed list of projects totalling £820.8 million was subsequently provided on 23 November 2012. The majority of the projects within these lists have been taken forward despite significant cuts to our capital budgets. Information relating to the status of the projects is provided in the following two tables:
List of projects provided to the Prime Minister on 2 March 2012
Project Name
Funding required (£million)
Status
Ullapool Pier – passenger access system, traffic management, new berthing dolphin and replacement linkspan
4
In construction
Gourock-Dunoon Pontoons
2
Cancelled
Kennacraig Phase 2
4
Completed
A75 Hardgrove to Kinmount
10
Completed
A96 Threapland
6
Statutory procedures complete
A68 Pathhead to Tynehead Junction
6
Statutory procedures complete
A95 Lackgie
4
Statutory procedures complete
A702 Candymill Bend and Edmonstone Brae
4
Statutory procedures complete
A737 Head Street Roundabout
1.5
Superseded by A737 Improvements at Beith project which is currently in preparation.
A876 Kincardine Bridge Refurbishment
14
Statutory procedures complete
M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements: Advance Public Utilities
37.8
In construction
Transport
Health maintenance to ensure assets are safe, effective and patient centred
50
Projects which formed this inclusion are all completed.
Health
Accelerating Schools for the Future
30.8
Five projects formed this inclusion. One secondary school, two primary schools and one additional special needs school are completed and one primary school is currently in construction.
Schools
University of Glasgow
- Centre for Virology Research
13
Completed
University of Dundee
- Phases 2 and 3
- refurbishment of Duncan of Jordanstone
8
Completed
University of Abertay/ Dundee College
- Dundee Academy of Sport
6
In Preparation
University of Edinburgh – Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences
8
Completed
Further and higher education
Dundee Central Waterfront
4.5
In construction
Fife Energy Park – Site Development
3.5
In construction
ITREZ Technology Innovation Centre
4
In construction
ATOS Building – Forres Enterprise Park
3
Completed
Inverness Campus
6
Completed
Forres Enterprise Park – Extension of Roads
2
Completed
Forres Enterprise Park – Provide 2 Units
3
Completed
European Marine Science Park – Ground works
3.5
Completed
Creative Clyde
1.7
In construction
National Renewable Infrastructure Plan – Hunterston Quay Upgrade
2
In preparation
Enterprise
Priority investments within Local Authority Strategic Housing Investment Plans
15
Majority of projects which formed this inclusion are completed.
Housing
Clyde Gateway developments at Bridgeton Cross, Dalmarnock Cross, Rutherglen and Shawfield
37
Five projects formed this inclusion. One is completed, two are currently in construction and two are in preparation.
Ayr Gaiety regeneration
1
In preparation
Regeneration
National Records of Scotland – Thomas Thomson House – urgent roof repairs
1.5
Completed
Historic Scotland – Abbotsford House – restoration to bring into public use
0.7
Completed
Historic Scotland – Lews Castle development
1
The elements which formed this inclusion are completed.
Culture and heritage
Forestry Commission Scotland – upgrade of visitor facilities at David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle and Queen's View, Perthshire
1
Completed
National Parks
- visitor facility improvements within the National Parks
1
Completed
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh – commence replacement of the Garden's ageing glasshouses
1.5
Completed
Rural and environment
Total
302
List of projects provided to the UK Chancellor on 23 November 2012
Project Name
Funding required (£million)
Status
A96 Threapland
6.0
Statutory procedures
List of projects provided to the Prime Minister on 2 March 2012
Project Name
Funding required (£million)
Status
Ullapool Pier – passenger access system, traffic management, new berthing dolphin and replacement linkspan
4
In construction
Gourock-Dunoon Pontoons
2
Cancelled
Kennacraig Phase 2
4
Completed
A75 Hardgrove to Kinmount
10
Completed
A96 Threapland
6
Statutory procedures complete
A68 Pathhead to Tynehead Junction
6
Statutory procedures complete
A95 Lackgie
4
Statutory procedures complete
A702 Candymill Bend and Edmonstone Brae
4
Statutory procedures complete
A737 Head Street Roundabout
1.5
Superseded by A737 Improvements at Beith project which is currently in preparation.
A876 Kincardine Bridge Refurbishment
14
Statutory procedures complete
M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements: Advance Public Utilities
37.8
In construction
Transport
Health maintenance to ensure assets are safe, effective and patient centred
50
Projects which formed this inclusion are all completed.
Health
Accelerating Schools for the Future
30.8
Five projects formed this inclusion. One secondary school, two primary schools and one additional special needs school are completed and one primary school is currently in construction.
Schools
University of Glasgow
- Centre for Virology Research
13
Completed
University of Dundee
- Phases 2 and 3
- refurbishment of Duncan of Jordanstone
8
Completed
University of Abertay/ Dundee College
- Dundee Academy of Sport
6
In Preparation
University of Edinburgh – Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences
8
Completed
Further and higher education
Dundee Central Waterfront
4.5
In construction
Fife Energy Park – Site Development
3.5
In construction
ITREZ Technology Innovation Centre
4
In construction
ATOS Building – Forres Enterprise Park
3
Completed
Inverness Campus
6
Completed
Forres Enterprise Park – Extension of Roads
2
Completed
Forres Enterprise Park – Provide 2 Units
3
Completed
European Marine Science Park – Ground works
3.5
Completed
Creative Clyde
1.7
In construction
National Renewable Infrastructure Plan – Hunterston Quay Upgrade
2
In preparation
Enterprise
Priority investments within Local Authority Strategic Housing Investment Plans
15
Majority of projects which formed this inclusion are completed.
Housing
Clyde Gateway developments at Bridgeton Cross, Dalmarnock Cross, Rutherglen and Shawfield
37
Five projects formed this inclusion. One is completed, two are currently in construction and two are in preparation.
Ayr Gaiety regeneration
1
In preparation
Regeneration
National Records of Scotland – Thomas Thomson House – urgent roof repairs
1.5
Completed
Historic Scotland – Abbotsford House – restoration to bring into public use
0.7
Completed
Historic Scotland – Lews Castle development
1
The elements which formed this inclusion are completed.
Culture and heritage
Forestry Commission Scotland – upgrade of visitor facilities at David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle and Queen's View, Perthshire
1
Completed
National Parks
- visitor facility improvements within the National Parks
1
Completed
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh – commence replacement of the Garden's ageing glasshouses
1.5
Completed
Rural and environment
Total
302
List of projects provided to the UK Chancellor on 23 November 2012
Project Name
Funding required (£million)
Status
A96 Threapland
6.0
Statutory procedures
In the Official Report
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