Helensburgh Waterfront Development - updates

The Helensburgh Waterfront Development project is all about creating a vibrant and attractive waterfront for the town. We will post updates here on the progress of the project.

Update - August 2024

Argyll and Bute Council has agreed a preferred bidder to deliver the final stage of the multi-million pound Helensburgh Waterfront development.

A proposal by Forrest Development Ltd was agreed by councillors at the Policy and Resources Committee, as offering deliverable, long-term benefits for Helensburgh. 

The proposal allows for single-story commercial units, one large enough for a supermarket, and additional smaller units; an area for a skate park*, and space for additional car parking.

Over the past 10 years, the council has invested over £20m in the Waterfront’s new leisure centre and swimming pool, car park, sea defences and public realm. The last part of that regeneration is the completion of the West Clyde Street section as an area for commercial opportunity. This will complement the town centre regeneration already delivered, and underpin the financial investment already made in the Waterfront.

The council followed a thorough assessment process to identify the right developer and proposal. As well as using an appraisal process agreed by the local Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee, the council brought in additional scrutiny of the final two bids, with external assessment by expert consultants. Both assessments reached the same recommendation, which was considered and agreed by councillors today.

Councillor Ross Moreland, Policy Lead for Finance and Commercial Services, said:

“It is really positive that we attracted such a high level of interest in this important site in what are very challenging economic and commercial circumstances. It shows a lot about the strength and attraction of Helensburgh. The regeneration of the Waterfront is about supporting day-to-day life and longer term economic success for Helensburgh. Today’s decision is another step forward in building on the successful transformation the Waterfront area has already seen. It’s about making good things happen for Helensburgh.”

As investment projects of this scale often attract differing views on what is needed, public engagement was an important part of reaching this stage, from developing the local plans which agreed uses for this part of Helensburgh, to the masterplan for the Waterfront. While views were split on whether this section should be for commercial or community use, public feedback on a commercial development was in favour of single story construction of a standard consistent with the leisure centre development. 

The council will now develop negotiations with Forrest Developments Ltd with more detail being worked up prior to a planning application being submitted.  Further reports will go to the Policy and Resources Committee later in the year. 

ENDS

• * As part of ensuring the best location for a skatepark, the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee (12 December 2023), agreed that officers should investigate further the option of developing a new skatepark at Kidston Park and also consider Hermitage Park as a secondary alternative. 
• The council’s financial planning, to deliver and maintain the Leisure Centre and additional Waterfront improvements for Helensburgh, includes generating revenue from the sale of the West Clyde Street area for commercial use. Otherwise this would result in additional financial pressures adding to the wider budget deficit which would impact on other frontline services.

Update - March 2024

Following consideration by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 12th March 2024, we have invited two preferred developers for the waterfront commercial space to come forward for interview to outline their proposals in more detail and discuss next steps. We anticipate these interviews to be completed around the end of April. In the meantime we would like to thank the unsuccessful bidders for taking the time and effort to develop their proposals which was much appreciated.

Update - February 2024

Creating employment, supporting the town centre and providing community leisure opportunities have been core to the redevelopment of Helensburgh’s waterfront..

The completed leisure and public realm development has already been credited with being a finalist of one of the best ‘Placemaking’ developments of 2023 in the UK Planning Awards and is also shortlisted for ‘’Development of the Year (Public Buildings) 2024’ in the Scottish Property Awards.   

The Council is now focussed and considering offers for the final phase of development adjoining East Clyde Street and five proposals have been submitted by a range of bidders.  The 5 proposals are from a mix of international, national and local bidders ranging in use from community infrastructure, hotel, restaurant and retail with a report due to go to the Helensburgh and Lomond Committee on 12th March 2024.  The next step after the Committee is to invite preferred bidder/s for interview to outline their proposals in more detail and discuss next steps. The proposals remain commercially confidential with an announcement expected after interviews take place.

Helensburgh Town Centre Report - Retail Study update January 2024

Councillor Gary Mulvaney, Policy Lead for Finance and Commercial Services:

“This is an important step as we look to build on the success of the new Leisure Centre and strengthen the town’s long-term economic success by creating jobs and attracting more people to the area. 

We’re pleased with the continued level of interest in redeveloping the Waterfront and have given careful consideration to assets that not only enhance the town’s existing offering to people currently travelling outside of the area, it will also offer opportunities for future generations. We would like to thank everyone who has submitted detailed proposals to date.”

Update - July 2023

Thanks to everyone who came along to the community engagement sessions. We are now considering all feedback received along with the nine proposals from interested parties. 

The next stage will include a report going to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 12 September to seek recommendation to proceed to the second stage of the process, seeking full financial offers.

Update - April 2023

Argyll and Bute Council have set a Closing Date of 12 Noon, Wednesday 3rd May, 2023 for receipt of initial submissions in relation to the development opportunity at Helensburgh Waterfront. All proposals should be submitted by email to Stephen.Robertson@avisonyoung.com and should include the following information as a minimum:

• Name and identity of the interested party
• Proposed use
• Floor and elevation plans to a suitable scale of the scheme proposed together with a note of accommodation and areas.
• Interested parties should demonstrate within their submission their proposed scheme meets with the relevant Argyll and Bute Council Planning policies and guidance.
• Details of interested parties experience and track record of providing similar schemes elsewhere.
• Confirmation the scheme proposed reflects the technical information provide to date by the Council
• Funding -interested parties should provide full details of how their scheme will be financed. For example, this should include:  proof of source and quantum of equity finance; and ii. proof of, source and quantum of any external debt finance to be taken.
• Interested parties should provide details of any proposed deal structure which would produce a revenue stream for the Council or whether their proposal is to proceed by way of outright purchase.
• Purchasers should detail any conditions which may be attached to their offer

Following receipt of initial submissions, Argyll and Bute Council have committed to undertake a public engagement exercise to obtain views as to the various uses proposed by the tenderers. This will be conducted on an anonymised basis with only generic information provided by the tenderers shared. After this, the Council will select a short list of interested parties whose submissions best meet the Council`s aims and ambitions for the site. These parties will be issued with topographical, environmental and geotechnical information regarding the site. The shortlisted parties will then be invited to provide full and final tenders offers for consideration by the Council at a date to be specified. Please note the Council are not seeking financial offers at the initial submissions stage, focussing upon the uses proposed and other aspects of the proposals received, including quality, initially. The Council believes by following the above process the successful tenderer will be able to invest with confidence when applying for planning and other statutory consents.

Update - January 2023

   

What has been completed

Argyll and Bute Council, in the last 10 years, has invested heavily in the redevelopment of Helensburgh waterfront and the surrounding town. Working with key partners including the Ministry of Defence and SportScotland the waterfront is undergoing a major transformation to help provide community facilities, attract more people to the area, create employment opportunities and further investment for the town.

Improvements include:

• A state of the art swimming pool and leisure facility
• A large new public car park – free for 2 hours to encourage visits to town centre
• Investment to Hermitage Park, the new Pavilion and events space.
• Colquhoun Square Public Realm and community / events space.
• Hermitage Academy new school
• Helensburgh CARS Shop Front Improvement Scheme
• Flood Improvement Schemes
• Helensburgh Civic Centre including the public café & events space.

Investment and positive track record of investing in Helensburgh is highlighted here - Invest in Argyll - Helensburgh Regeneration

Next steps

The former swimming pool building has recently been demolished. The site clearance works will complete in spring 2023. This is to make space for the next exciting phase of development and commercial opportunities as outlined in the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan to further support the vibrancy of the town centre.  There are no firm proposals in terms of form or function at this stage but the policy guidance is supportive of a mix of appropriately scaled retail, public space, leisure and other commercial activity. 

Skatepark

As part of the planning consent for the new leisure centre a condition was agreed that the skatepark which was situated on the site should be reinstated as part of the redevelopment. Accordingly discussions have been ongoing with the skatepark group to reinstate the skatepark initially with the existing equipment. This will be completed in Spring / Summer 2023.  Thereafter as the design for development of the wider site is established options for the longer term skatepark will be developed with the aim of seeking funding for new equipment to deliver a high quality facility. 

Inviting Expressions of Interest

The council has now commenced marketing the site and proposals are invited from all interested parties to develop plans to complement existing investment in the town and further provide employment opportunities. This will allow tangible propositions and opportunities to be developed in the context of today’s social and economic climate where certain sectors and social habits are ever changing.  As stated in the marketing particulars, the Council are casting the net wide with all potential end users encouraged to engage.  There is no requirement to build a building on the site however a desk based illustrative example has been included within the brochure for support of those who may wish to develop for any purpose or spark interest.  Any building would be subject to public consultation and obtaining planning consents.  The marketing will be open to all commercial proposals to allow any interested parties to submit their plans and will be marketed by Avison Young surveyors.

• Avison Young 

Update - 13th January 2023

Progress in the last week: 

• Installing north section, step tactile and granite paving
• Centre emerging steps final pieces installed
• Tactile paving on centre emerging steps progressing
• Installing bollards and litter bins
• Final street light install
• Commenced installing south terraced steps
• Fill for temporary skate park area
• Digging out for surface water drainage extension at public toilets
• Installing granite benches at marine roundel.

Planned works in next 2 weeks:

• Continue install of remaining sections of emerging steps
• Complete stone base infill to temporary skatepark area
• Kerbing to temporary skatepark area
• Complete reaming sections of Tar to pier, car park, temporary skate park area etc.
• Continue paving in roundel on junction to Sinclair Street/West Clyde Street
• Additional tactile slabs in the car park at crossings
• White lining to cycle way, car park etc.

Helensburgh Pier is accessible to the public from the Public Toilets only, as the ramp and emerging steps from the new car park to the pier remains part of Section 2 works site compound. Access between the two will remain closed off to the public until these works are completed.

Update - 12th December 2022

Progress in the last week:

• Tar footpaths, car park and cycle path
• Completed paving slabs along West Clyde Street
• Completed central section of emerging steps installation and commence north steps
• Install of street lighting poles
• Commenced paving in roundel on junction to Sinclair Street/West Clyde Street 

Planned works in next 2 weeks:

• Continue install of remaining sections of emerging steps
• Complete Install of final street lighting poles
• Continue paving in roundel on junction to Sinclair Street/West Clyde Street
• Additional tactile slabs in the car park at crossings

Helensburgh Pier is accessible to the public from the Public Toilets only, as the ramp and emerging steps from the new car park to the pier remains part of Section 2 works site compound. Access between the two will remain closed off to the public until these works are completed.

Update - 28th November 2022

Progress in the last week:

• Demolition completed
• Imported 1000t of stone to level demolition site
• Installed benches to roundel on junction to Sinclair Street/West Clyde Street
• Soft landscaping works nearly complete
• Granite step preparation
• Commenced installation of centre section of emerging steps
• Grading for tar to footpaths and carpark
• Commenced laying paving slabs on footpath parallel to West Clyde Street

Planned works in next 2 weeks:

• Tar footpaths, car park and cycle path
• Complete slabs along West Clyde Street
• Complete central section of emerging steps installation and commence north steps
• Install final street lighting poles
• Commence paving in roundel on junction to Sinclair Street/West Clyde Street
• Additional tactile slabs in the car park at crossings

Update - 27th October 2022

Progress last week:

• Completed North End of filter drainage running parallel to West Clyde St
• Installed street light ducts
• Asbestos removal complete Thursday 20October. Mechanical demolition of main pool hall commenced Monday 24 October following specialist asbestos contractor demobilisation from site.
• Installing surface water channels along slab footpath parallel to West Clyde Street
• Granite paving progressing along top of the north steps.
• Granite step deliveries commenced Monday 24 October.

Next 2 weeks:

• Completion of filter drainage and gully/channel connections
• Cabling works for street lighting
• Completion of surface water channels along West Clyde St.
• Complete demolition of building and commence grubbing up foundations/sorting materials for recycling.
• Commence stone fill to levels for car park works.

Update - 16th September 2022

Progress this week:

• Kerbing to carpark
• Disconnection of electric to old swimming pool
• Disconnection of main water to old swimming pool
• Base tar surfacing to masonry section of pier
• Final tar surfacing to masonry section of pier
• Installation of lighting columns to masonry section of pier
• Drainage works to car park

Planned progress for next 2 weeks:

• Asbestos removal from existing leisure centre
• Demolition of plant area, moving on to pool hall
• Disconnection of existing substation
• Continuing granite paving along top of retaining wall towards emerging steps
• Installing compass roundel on marine path
• Filter trench and off set kerbing for W Clyde St cycle path
• Street light ducting works in car park
• Surface water channels and road kerbs to remaining car park bays
• Reinstate slabs at Tower place and clean down

Weekly update - week commencing 8th August 2022

We are delighted to confirm that we have now issued the Certificate of Practical Completion for Phase 1 of Helensburgh Waterfront Development and the new Helensburgh Leisure Centre was handed over by Heron Bros Friday 29th July 2022.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for all their hard work in helping us to achieve this significant milestone. It has been a long and difficult journey, with the back drop of a global pandemic as well as many other issues to overcome. Everyone has played their part and gone above and beyond in many cases to ensure this project was delivered to the highest of standards and to original timescales

Week commencing: 8/08/22 (Look ahead)

• Friday 5 August Existing Swimming Pool closes to the public
• Monday 8 August the ‘new car park’ will be opened and available for members of the public to use
• Monday 8 August the ‘old car park’ will be permanently closed to facilitate the demolition of the old swimming pool and the completion of the HWD Contracted Works, which will last through to the end of December 2022
• Relocation of Recycling Bins to the new car park
• Commencement of relocation of Electric Vehicle Chargers to new car park
• LiveArgyll Staff and equipment decant from old swimming pool building to new
• Emptying old swimming pool building in preparation of intrusive asbestos surveys
• Draining of old swimming pool tanks
• Commencement of final foul drainage connection
• Commencement of planning existing tar surface to pier
• Mass stone fill to former car park
• Continue granite paving to emerging steps  

Week Commencing:15/08/22 (Current Works)

• Draining of old swimming pool tanks
• Final foul drainage connection ongoing
• Planning existing tar surface to pier ongoing
• Mass stone fill to former car park, ongoing
• Granite paving to emerging steps, ongoing 
• Intrusive asbestos surveys by specialist contractors
• Erect Phase 2 hoarding

Weekly update - week commencing 4th July 2022

Helensburgh Masonry Pier Resurfacing and Lighting Improvement Works

Helensburgh Masonry Pier will receive a £345,000 makeover to help improve the appearance and add to the overall improvements works at the waterfront.

The works, funded by Crown Estates and the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme include resurfacing the masonry section of the pier and replacing lighting. Work is due to start on 11 July, 2022 with the pier closed to the public for six to eight weeks.  Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets will maintained during these works.

Heron Bros Ltd will deliver the works in keeping with landscaping already carried out as part of the waterfront development. Once complete the surface will match the quality and finishes of the waterfront development project, and enhance views looking out from the swimming pool and gym.

In May 2022, the council granted listed building consent for works to the pier, with additional funding for the improvement works approved in June.

The works are taking place during the summer, as relatively dry weather is required for the type of materials used for resurfacing. As funding is only available for a set time, there is a small window of opportunity to complete the improvements.

Completion of the pier resurfacing will coincide with the opening of the new leisure centre and swimming pool as part of the wider waterfront development.

West Clyde Street footpath/cycle lane works

Heron Bros will began preparation work to the pedestrian footpath on West Clyde street on Tuesday the 28th of June. The footpath closed on the 28th of June  and will remain closed through to the September. We will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum, if anyone has any questions please feel free to contact Heron Bros directly.

Week commencing: 4/07/22 (Look ahead)

• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Concrete sets around marine path
• Internal signage
• External signage
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Main stair and First floor lobby tiling
• Shelving
• Mastic
• Cleaning

Week Commencing: 11/07/22 (Current Works)

• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Temporary closure of Helensburgh Pier to enable pier resurfacing and lighting works
• Re instatement of granite to West Clyde Street crossing points
• Louver flashings
• Concrete sets around marine path
• Internal signage
• External signage
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Shelving
• Mastic Cleaning

Weekly update - week commencing 27th June 2022

West Clyde Street footpath/cycle lane works

Heron Bros will begin preparation work to the pedestrian footpath on West Clyde street on Tuesday the 28th of June. The footpath will be closed from the 28th of June through to the September. We will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum, if anyone has any questions please feel free to contact Heron Bros directly.

Week Commencing: 27/06/22 (Current Works)

• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Re instatement of granite to West Clyde Street crossing points
• Louver flashings
• Concrete sets around marine path
• Internal signage
• External signage
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Cleaning

Week commencing: 4/07/22 (Look ahead)

• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Concrete sets around marine path
• Internal signage
• External signage
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Main stair and First floor lobby tiling
• Cleaning

Weekly update - week commencing 13th June 2022

Week Commencing: 13/06/22 (Current Works)

• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Tiling to wet change
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning
• Main pool commissioning
• Marine path concrete sets
• Louver delivery
• External door guards

Week commencing: 20/06/22 (Look ahead)

• Tiling to Wet change
• Tiling to Dry change
• Louver Install
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Commissioning Main Pools
• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Re instatement of granite to West Clyde Street crossing points
• Manifestations and internal signage

 

Weekly update - week commencing 6th June 2022

Week Commencing: 06/06/22 (Current Works)

• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical install and testing of Moveable floor mechanism to Studio Pool
• Filling Main Pool
• Marine path concrete sets

Week commencing: 13/06/22 (Look ahead)

• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Louver delivery & Install
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Commissioning Main Pools
• Snagging and de snagging areas
• Re instatement of granite to West Clyde Street crossing points

Weekly update - week commencing 30th May 2022

Week Commencing: 30/05/22 (Current Works)

• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical install of Moveable floor mechanism to Studio Pool
• Filling Main Pool

Week commencing: 06/06/22 (Look ahead) 

• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Louver delivery & Install
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Commissioning Main Pools

Weekly update - week commencing 23rd May 2022

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)

Well done to the Heron Bros Site Team for once again achieving a rating of ‘Excellent’ (41 out of 45) in a recent audit conducted by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), a not-for-profit, independent organisation founded to raise standards in the construction industry. Construction sites, companies and suppliers voluntarily register with the scheme and agree to abide by the code of considerate practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements. https://www.ccscheme.org.uk/

Week Commencing: 23/05/22 (Current Works)

• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Tar laying
• Mechanical install of Moveable floor mechanism to Studio Pool
• Cleaning Main Pools in preparation for filling

Week commencing: 23/05/22 (Look ahead)

• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Louver delivery & Install
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Cleaning Main Pools in preparation for filling

Weekly update - week commencing 2nd May 2022

Temporary Traffic Lights

Dynniq UK Ltd our specialist traffic light sub-contractors, returned to site Thursday 28th April and have completed reinstatement of temporary removed traffic lights. This has allowed the temporary traffic lights to be removed, however a small section of footpath and crossing will remain closed with diversions in place until footpath resurfacing works have been completed in the coming weeks

Week Commencing: 2/05/22 (Current Works)

• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Tar laying
• Louver delivery
• Clean pools and prep for filling

Week commencing: 9/05/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning
• Filling Studio pool with water

Weekly update - week commencing 25th April 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

The final electrical connection works by Scottish Power, have been completed and permanent power connection has been made to the new Leisure Building, allowing temporary power and heating removed.

The 4 way traffic light system set up whilst additional road crossings were undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works, will remain in place, whilst the temporary removed Traffic lights are reinstated by specialist sub-contractors (Dynniq UK Ltd). Dynniq are currently programmed to return to site Tuesday 26th April, and would hope to have all temporary traffic management removed by Friday 29th April, 2022.

Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets, swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

Week Commencing: 25/04/22 (Current Works)

• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Tar laying
• Louver delivery

Week commencing: 2/05/22 (Look ahead) 

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning

Weekly update - week commencing 18th April 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

The final electrical connection works by Scottish Power, have been completed and permanent power connection has been made to the new Leisure Building, allowing temporary power and heating removed. 

The 4 way traffic light system set up whilst additional road crossings were undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works, will remain in place till late April, whilst the temporary removed Traffic lights are reinstated by specialist sub-contractors

Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets, swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

Community Benefits – John Muir Way

Heron Bros have been working with the Green Action Trust to assist in the installation of the new John Muir Way bench and jet washing and cleaning of the existing John Muir Way Roundel.

Week Commencing: 18/04/22 (Current Works)

•  Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Glass balustrade install
• Tar laying

Week commencing: 25/04/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Glass balustrade install
• Mechanical and Electrical commissioning

Weekly update - week commencing 11th April 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

The 4 way traffic light system set up whilst additional road crossings are undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works, will remain in place to late April.

Works by Scottish Water to repair a manhole cover on the junction of West Clyde Street/Colquhoun Street have been fully completed.

The final electrical connection by Scottish Power, are currently programmed to commence 12th April, 2022.

Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets, swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

Week Commencing: 11/04/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Wearing course of Tar being laid to roads and paths
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Acoustic panel install
• Glass balustrade install
• Tar laying 

Week commencing: 18/04/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Architectural metalwork glazing to begin
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Moveable floor install
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Glass balustrade install

Weekly update - week commencing 4th April 2022

Electrical Enabling Works  

The 4 way traffic light system set up whilst additional road crossings are undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works, will unfortunately be extended to a 6 way traffic light system for approx. 1 week from today (4th April, 2022). This is to accommodate repairs to a manhole cover on the junction of West Clyde Street/Colquhoun Street, by Scottish Water. Once these works by Scottish Water are completed, we will be returning back to the 4 way traffic system, which will remain in place to late April. 

The final electrical connection by Scottish Power, is currently programmed for w/c 11th April, 2022. 

Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets, swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

Week Commencing: 04/07/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Wearing course of Tar being laid to roads and paths
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Acoustic panel install
• Glass balustrade delivery

Week commencing: 11/04/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Architectural metalwork glazing to begin
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Moveable floor install
• Tiling to pool hall ongoing
• Glass balustrade install

Weekly update - week commencing 28th March 2022

Week Commencing: 28/03/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Wearing course of Tar being laid to roads and paths
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms
• Acoustic panel install

Week commencing: 4/04/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Movable floor delivery
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Architectural metalwork glazing to begin
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Moveable floor install
• Acoustic panel install

Weekly update - week commencing 21st March 2022

Week Commencing: 21/03/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Wearing course of Tar being laid to roads and paths
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tile grouting to Main Pool complete
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms

Week commencing: 28/03/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Movable floor delivery
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Architectural metalwork glazing to begin
• Aluminium edging to marine path
• Moveable floor install

Weekly update - week commencing 14th March 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

Heron Bros have commenced electrical enabling works, to facilitate cable laying by Energetics and final electrical connection by Scottish Power. This will require the temporary closure of two sections of the footpath on the Southern Side of West Clyde Street between the junction of Sinclair Street and Colquhoun Street. Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets, swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

4 way traffic light system set up whilst additional road crossings are undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works. This will be in place until late April.

Week Commencing: 14/03/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Wearing course of Tar being laid to roads and paths
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tile grouting to Main Pool complete
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to the Health suite Complete
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to changing rooms 

Week commencing: 21/03/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Movable floor delivery
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Aqua skim ongoing
• Tiling to wet change
• Architectural metalwork glazing to begin
• Aluminium edging to marine path

Weekly update - week commencing 7th March 2022

Week Commencing: 7/03/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tile grouting to Main Pool
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Tiling to the Health suite
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Tiling to bathrooms

Week commencing: 14/03/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Architectural metalwork install
• Aluminium edging to marine path

Weekly update - week commencing 28th February 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

Heron Bros have commenced electrical enabling works, to facilitate cable laying by Energetics and final electrical connection by Scottish Power. This will require the temporary closure of two sections of the footpath on the Southern Side of West Clyde Street between the junction of Sinclair Street and Colquhoun Street. Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

4 way traffic light system to be set up W/C 21st of Feb whilst additional road crossings are undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works. This will be in place until late March.

Week Commencing: 28/02/22 (Current Works) 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the Health suite
• Flood door and steel door install ongoing
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Sauna completion
• Architectural metalwork install

Week commencing: 7/03/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the health suite
• Tiling to Main stairs
• Architectural metalwork install
• Aluminium edging to marine path

Weekly update - week commencing 21st February 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

Heron Bros have commenced electrical enabling works, to facilitate cable laying by Energetics and final electrical connection by Scottish Power. This will require the temporary closure of two sections of the footpath on the Southern Side of West Clyde Street between the junction of Sinclair Street and Colquhoun Street. Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works. 

4 way traffic light system to be set up W/C 21st of Feb whilst a road crossing is undertaken for Energetics and SP electrical connection works. This will be in place until March.

Week Commencing: 21/02/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plant room mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the cafe
• Flood door and steel door install ongoing
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Turnstiles install

Week commencing: 28/02/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the cafe
• Tiling to Main stairs
• Turnstile install
• Architectural metalwork install
• Aluminium edging to marine path

Weekly update - week commencing 14th February 2022

Week Commencing: 14/02/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the cafe
• Flood door and steel door install ongoing
• Tiling to Pool surround
• Turnstiles install 

Week commencing: 21/02/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the cafe
• Tiling to Main stairs
• Turnstile install
• Architectural metalwork install
• Aluminium edging to marine path

Weekly update - week commencing 7th February 2022

Week Commencing: 07/02/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the cafe and reception ongoing
• Flood door and steel door install ongoing
• Tiling to first floor lift lobby 

Week commencing: 14/02/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Flood Door and Steel Door install ongoing
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install ongoing
• Tiling to the cafe and reception complete
• Tiling to Main stairs

Weekly update - week commencing 31st January 2022

Week Commencing: 31/01/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install begins
• Car park signage install
• Tiling to the cafe and reception 
• Flood door and steel door install

Week commencing: 7/02/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Flood Door and Steel Door install 
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install
• Roof light smoke vent flashing install
• Tiling to the cafe and reception

Weekly update - week commencing 24th January 2022

Electrical Enabling Works
Heron Bros have commenced four weeks of electrical enabling works, to facilitate cable laying by Energetics and final electrical connection by Scottish Power. This will require the temporary closure of two sections of the footpath on the Southern Side of West Clyde Street between the junction of Sinclair Street and Colquhoun Street. Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

Week Commencing: 24/01/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install begins
• Car park signage install

Week commencing: 31/01/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.
• Flood Door and Steel Door install begins
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install
• Roof light smoke vent install

Weekly update - week commencing 17th January 2022

Community Benefits

Heron Bros Ltd as part of their Christmas Donation Campaign, donated £1000 to each of the following Scottish based charities:

• Cornerstone
• Mary’s Meals
• Shelterbox

Week Commencing: 17/01/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install begins
• Car park bollard install

Week commencing: 24/01/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.
• Flood Door and Steel Door install begins
• Balance tank fit out and water jet install

Weekly update - week commencing 10th January 2022

Electrical Enabling Works

Heron Bros will be commencing four weeks of electrical enabling works w/c 17th January 2022, to facilitate cable laying by Energetics and final electrical connection by Scottish Power on the 26th January. This will require the temporary closure of two sections of the footpath on the Southern Side of West Clyde Street between the junction of Sinclair Street and Colquhoun Street. Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works. If all goes to plan the traffic management would be removed w/c 7th February

Live Argyll

LiveArgyll are very much looking forward to operating the new flagship Helensburgh Leisure Centre on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council. Current support to the council and business planning includes:

• procurement process of FF&E including equipment for the new gym and studios
• brand placement and signage
• preparing the project plan for the move from the current site to the new leisure centre including areas such as training, marketing, health and safety, operational policies and procedures and IT.

The LiveArgyll website and social media platforms will be used to share progress and to implement the pre-launch marketing strategy in the build up to opening.

Week Commencing: 10/01/22 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Metal Frame ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.
• Brise Soleil install

Week commencing: 17/01/22 (Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Café/Servery installation.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.

Weekly update - week commencing 20th December 2021

Heron Bros. HWD Construction Newsletter - Winter 2021 edition

Week Commencing: 20/12/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Metal Frame ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.
• Brise Soleil install

Site will be closed over the Festive Period from Thursday 23 December, 2021 though till Wednesday 5th January, 2022

Week commencing: 03/01/22(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Café/Servery installation.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.

Weekly update - week commencing 13th December 2021

Week Commencing: 13/12/21 (Current Works) 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Metal Frame ceilings being installed.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement. 

Week commencing: 20/12/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Café/Servery installation.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.

Weekly update - week commencing 6th December 2021

Week Commencing: 6/12/21 (Current Works) 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Metal Frame ceilings being installed.
• Granite paving ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.

Week commencing: 13/12/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Granite paving ongoing.
• Café/Servery installation.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Soft Landscaping, planting, top soiling, stone boulder placement.

Weekly update - week commencing 29th November 2021

Community benefits and volunteering activities

It’s been a busy week for Heron Bros both on site and off.

• Heron Bros Project Engineer Jamie Lyons switched on the Helensburgh Christmas Lights.
• Heron Bros Ground workers have been undertaking some work in Hermitage Park. Follow the link for more info and pictures. Helensburgh Hermitage Park - Home | Facebook
• Rhu Primary School P7 pupils visited site on Friday and can now claim to be the first kids from Argyll and Bute to get into the new pool! Follow the link for more pictures and info. RhuPrimary(@PrimaryRhu)/ Twitter
• Last but not least Heron Bros have been volunteering at the Helensburgh Winter Festival, a great time was had by all and despite the windy conditions the weekend was a massive success.

If there is one photo that sums up the whole weekend it’s the one of Jamie below having a great time volunteering at the Winter Festival.

 

Week Commencing: 29/11/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• MF ceilings being installed.
• Granite paving ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed

Week commencing: 6/12/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Granite paving ongoing.
• Café/Servery installation.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Main entrance doors being installed.
• Studio floor being laid

Weekly update - week commencing 22nd November 2021

Week Commencing: 22/11/21 (Current Works) 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• MF ceilings being installed.
• Granite paving ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Internal doors and finishes being installed.

Week commencing: 29/11/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing.
• Plastering ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing.
• Grid Ceiling being installed.
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing.
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing.
• Granite paving ongoing.
• Café/Servery installation.
• Internal doors and finishes continue.
• Main entrance doors being installed.
• Studio flooring delivered

Weekly update - week commencing 15th November 2021

Week Commencing: 15/11/21 (Current Works) 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• MF ceilings being installed
• Granite paving ongoing
• Tiling to pools ongoing
• Rain chain installation
• Internal doors and finishes being installed
• Gas meter install 

Week commencing: 22/11/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Grid Ceiling being installed
• IPS, Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing
• Granite paving ongoing
• Heavy duty weights area flooring being installed
• Café/Servery installation
• Sauna Installation
• Internal doors and finishes continue
• First Floor tiling to start

Weekly update - week commencing 8th November 2021

Helensburgh Christmas Lights
In support of this year’s Helensburgh Christmas Light, Heron Bros for the second year running have made a £500 donation to Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust

Week Commencing: 08/11/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• MF ceilings being installed
• Granite paving ongoing
• Tiling to pools ongoing
• Rain chain installation

Week commencing: 15/11/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Grid Ceiling being installed
• IPS, Vanity units, lockers and cubicles ongoing
• Tiling to wet change and pools ongoing
• Granite paving ongoing
• Heavy duty weights area flooring being installed
• Servery being delivered

Weekly update - week commencing 18th October 2021

Week Commencing: 18/10/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Fire stopping works continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing and flashings ongoing
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls
• Integrated Plumbing System (IPS), Vanity units and lockers ongoing
• Grid ceilings being installed.
• Granite paving ongoing
• Tiles being delivered.

Week commencing: 25/10/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1 & 2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Learner pool testing to start
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Grid Ceiling being installed
• Steam room complete
• IPS, Vanity units and lockers ongoing
• Reception desk complete
• Tiling to wet change will start
• Granite paving ongoing

Weekly update - week commencing 11th October 2021

Site Access Road Works (Junction to Tower Place Residents Car Park access)

Heron Bros have completed the works on the road at Tower place junction.

Week Commencing: 11/10/21 (Current Works) 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Fire stopping works continuing.
• Plantroom mechanical install ongoing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls
• Steam Room being tiled
• Integrated Plumbing System (IPS), Vanity units and lockers ongoing
• Grid ceilings being installed. 

Week commencing: 18/10/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1 & 2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Learner pool testing to start
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Grid Ceiling being installed
• Steam room being tiled
• IPS, Vanity units and lockers ongoing
• Reception desk installation
• Tiling to wet change will start
• Sanitary ware delivered to site.

Weekly update - week commencing 4th October 2021

John Muir Way Art Study

The results from the recent survey are:.

16 responses were received, presenting a range of views on the two location options and on the creative ideas in the report. Comments were made both for and against relocating the John Muir Way start/end point roundel to the new civic space being created at the corner of Sinclair Street and West Clyde Street, and on enhancing this with additional artwork at a range of scales. Comments were also made for and against remaining at the current location on the grassy esplanade. On balance, there was no clear consensus to support relocating the John Muir Way terminus to the new civic space. 

The Green Action Trust, have  made the decision, that for the time being, the John Muir Way will remain in its current location. No additional artwork will be added here due to the risk/limitations presented by the underlying attenuation tanks. The clearest consensus was in suggestions that the end of the pier would be the optimal location for the John Muir Way, if this was restored at some point in the future.

Site Access Road Works (Junction to Tower Place Residents Car Park access)

Heron Bros have completed the works on the road at Tower place junction. Some paving will be ongoing the rest of this week.

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply

Water main is now installed, tested, backfilled and reinstated.
 

Week Commencing: 4/10/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Fire stopping works progressing.
• Plantroom mechanical install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls
• Steam Room being tiled
• Transferring water from the Learner pool to the balance tanks to begin final test.
• IPS, Vanity units and lockers ongoing 

Week commencing: 11/10/21(Look ahead) 

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Learner pool testing to start
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Streetlight heads being installed.
• Grid Ceiling being installed
• Steam room being tiled
• IPS, Vanity units and lockers ongoing
• Reception desk installation

Weekly update - week commencing 20th September 2021

John Muir Way Art Study

In early 2021, the Green Action Trust secured funding from Scotland Loves Local to commission art organisation WAVEparticle to consult with the community in Helensburgh in developing a brief for a new/enhanced artwork to mark the start/end of the John Muir Way. A series of online consultation workshops took place in April and May 2021.

Plans to relocate the existing John Muir Way ‘footprints’ artwork, as part of the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project, had been developed in response to feedback from visitors that the current route terminus was difficult to find. The opportunity to relocate the terminus and existing artwork, to become the centrepiece of the new civic space being created at the corner of Sinclair Street and West Clyde Street, was welcomed by the Green Action Trust to provide greater visibility and profile for the route within the town.

The John Muir Way Artwork Study set out to explore how the existing artwork, once relocated, could be enhanced to offer even greater visibility and relevance. The cost for relocating the existing artwork (but not enhancing) is included in the Waterfront Development project.

The final report documents the process followed, ideas captured, alternative locations explored and recommendations going forward.

The report can be downloaded here: https://johnmuirway.org/news/show/john-muir-way-helensburgh-artwork-study

The webpage also includes a survey monkey link for those who’d like to provide feedback on the report and its recommendations. Please note that the deadline to comment is midnight on Sunday 26th September. This date is set to reflect the potential to apply to Scotland Loves Local for next stage funding; the application deadline is 1 October.

Week Commencing: 20/09/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Fire stopping works progressing.
• Plantroom mechanical install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Main pool pre tile test
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls
• Steam Room being installed
• Transferring water from the Main Pool into the learner pool

Week commencing: 27/09/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Learner pool testing to start
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Streetlight heads being installed.
• Grid Ceiling being installed
• Steam room being installed
• Filter Vessels being installed

Weekly update - week commencing 13th September 2021

Site Access Road Works (Junction to Tower Place Residents Car Park access)
Heron Bros have commenced kerbing and Resurfacing works 7th September to the Helensburgh Waterfront Development Access Road (Sinclair Street) between the traffic junction and Site Entrance/Tower Place Residents Carpark. These works were originally programmed in Phase 2 (September 2022) once the New Leisure Centre, Car Park and Public Realm  (Phase 1) works were completed and opened in August 2022. However as Granite Kerbs and Granite Pavers purchased several years ago by the Council from the CHORD Contractor are being utilised as much as possible within the Public Realm areas of the project. This opened up the opportunity to bring forward these works by 12 months, undertaking the works now would be less intrusive and disruptive to the Town, than the later original programmed date when the Leisure Centre and Phase 1 are fully open to the public. 

1. 20/09/21 Road Planer and Tarmac squad arrives. We will need to keep access to site and Tower Place Residents Car Park through the course of these works so will need to manage the traffic to allow the works to be undertaken.
2. 22/09/21 Lay  tarmac base course of tar to the road outside site. Access will be disrupted but we will do our utmost to maintain access throughout.
3. 23/09/21 Lay tarmac binder course to roads, same disruption as above.
4. 24/09/21 complete base and binder. Tarmac top course will be completed at a later date, but we will ensure any difference in levels will be ramped well upon completion until top course is ready to be complete.

Week Commencing: 13/09/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Fire stopping works progressing.
• Plantroom mechanical install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Main pool pre tile test
• Painting ongoing.
• Poolside lights being installed
• Distribution boards complete and ready for power
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Raised Access Flooring installation complete

Week commencing: 20/09/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Learner pool testing to start
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Streetlight heads being installed.

Weekly update - week commencing 6th September 2021

Week Commencing: 6/09/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Fire stopping works progressing.
• Plantroom mechanical install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Filling of the main pool for pre tiling test.
• Painting ongoing.
• Poolside lights being installed
• Installation of Integrated Plumbing System (IPS) complete
• Distribution boards complete and ready for power
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Raised Access Flooring installation progressing

Week commencing: 13/09/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Main pool testing to begin.
• Painting ongoing.
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Streetlight heads being installed.
• Raised Access Flooring progressing

Weekly update - week commencing 30th August 2021

On Tuesday 31st August, 2021 we celebrated the 1st Anniversary of Heron Bros Ltd starting on-site. With ongoing Covid restrictions, it has taken a huge team effort from the Council, Heron Bros Ltd and our Internal and External design consultants to get us to this important milestone.

It is remarkable to think of the progress to date considering the back office staff behind the Waterfront Development are working remotely to deliver the project.

The progress achieved in the face of considerable challenge is a testament to the power of partnership and professionalism. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Week Commencing: 30/08/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E progressing.
• Fire stopping works progressing.
• Plantroom mechanical install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Filling of the main pool for pre tiling test.
• Painting ongoing.
• Poolside lights being installed
• Installation of Integrated Plumbing System (IPS) panels starts.
• DB boards complete and ready for power
• Electrical second fix ongoing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2

Week commencing: 06/09/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• M&E Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Filling of the main pool for pre tiling test.
• Painting ongoing.
• Installation of Integrated Plumbing System (IPS) panels complete
• Electrical second fix ongoing

Weekly update - week commencing 23rd August 2021

Mains Gas Supply
Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) have now completed installation of the new gas connection.

Week Commencing: 23/08/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E progressing.
• Fire stopping works progressing.
• Plantroom mechanical install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels.
• Internal Joinery ongoing.
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing.
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• Filling of the main pool for pre tiling test.
• Painting ongoing.
• SGN Gas Connection works completed

Week commencing: 30/08/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping stones to retaining walls ongoing
• Fire stopping works progressing
• M&E Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Filling of the main pool for pre tiling test.
• Painting ongoing.
• Installation of Integrated Plumbing System (IPS) panels starts.

Weekly update - week commencing 16th August 2021

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)
The project has once again achieved a rating of excellent in a recent audit conducted by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), a not-for-profit, independent organisation founded to raise standards in the construction industry. Construction sites, companies and suppliers voluntarily register with the scheme and agree to abide by the code of considerate practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements. https://www.ccscheme.org.uk/

Heron Bros where commended in this recent CCS audit for extensive COVID-19 protection measures with the introduction of biometric scanner that all employees use for clocking in and out every day. The scanner uses retina recognition and also scans temperature giving a green light to proceed or a red light to leave site. It is linked back to an online system allowing us to monitor or review when necessary.

Mains Gas Supply
Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) commenced laying a new gas main connection to supply the new leisure building Monday 9th August 2021. This mains gas connection will commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks.

Week Commencing: 16/08/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• M&E progressing.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• SGN Works ongoing
• Filling of the main pool for pre tiling test.

Week commencing: 23/08/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping to retaining walls ongoing
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• M&E Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• SGN works ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Plantroom/Escape stairs painting

Weekly update - week commencing 9th August 2021

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply
Water main is now installed, tested, backfilled and reinstated with exception of the fire hydrant, adjacent to Public Toilets which will be completed shortly.

Mains Gas Supply
Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) will commence laying a new gas main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 9th August, 2020. This mains gas connection will commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks.

Week Commencing: 9/08/21 (Current Works) 
 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• M&E progressing.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding ongoing
• Curtain Walling/ Glazing ongoing
• Street lighting installation ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• Water main complete and backfilled.
• External facia and soffit works ongoing.
• SGN Works commence

Week commencing: 16/08/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping to retaining walls ongoing
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• M&E Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Curtain Walling/Glazing ongoing
• SGN works ongoing.
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• External facia and soffit works ongoing
• Internal joinery ongoing
• Start filling pool for pre tiling testing.

Weekly update - week commencing 2nd August 2021

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply
Scottish Water commenced laying a new water main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 12 July 2021. Water main is now installed, tested, backfilled and reinstated with exception of the fire hydrant, adjacent to Public Toilets which will be completed shortly.

Week Commencing: 2/08/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Kerbing and drainage channels
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling ongoing
• Street lighting installation ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• Water main complete and backfilled.

Week commencing: 9/08/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping to retaining walls ongoing
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding framing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Perimeter Curtain Walling
• SGN works
• Kerbing and drainage channels

Weekly update - week commencing 26th July 2021

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply 
Scottish Water commenced laying a new water main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 12 July 2021. This mains water connection will commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks, pipe work on the pier side has been completed and reinstated.

Mains Gas Supply
Scottish Gas Networks will commence laying a new gas main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 9th August, 2020. This mains gas connection will also commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks.

Café
The newly created café area within the new Leisure Building will be run by the Council following its investment in catering and will be run in conjunction with the existing Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre Café’. The new café’ will offer customers the chance to relax and enjoy a coffee and food after their studio, gym or swimming session or when children are participating in activities, like swimming lessons without leaving the new Leisure Building.

Week Commencing: 26/07/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding complete
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling ongoing
• Street lighting installation ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• Water main complete and backfilled.

Week commencing: 2/08/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping to retaining walls ongoing
• Lomond stone to both the bin store and the substation.
• Fire stopping works progressing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding framing
• Install handrails along retaining walls 1&2
• Perimeter Curtain Walling
• Internal Curtain walling
• Water main backfill and reinstate
• Installation of incoming electrical ducting
• Kerbing and drainage channels

Weekly update - week commencing 19th July 2021

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply
Scottish Water commenced laying a new water main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 12 July 2021. This mains water connection will commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks, pipe work on the pier side has been completed, sanded and taped, once fully tested this can be back filled and reinstated.

Week Commencing: 19/07/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting complete
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Complete floor screeding
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling ongoing
• Street lighting installation ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• Water main dig ongoing

Week commencing: 26/07/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Coping to retaining walls ongoing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding framing
• Standing streetlights
• Perimeter Curtain Walling
• Internal Curtain walling
• Installation of water mains
• Installation of incoming electrical ducting
• Kerbing and drainage channels

Weekly update - week commencing 12th July 2021

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply
Scottish Water have yesterday 12 July, 2021 commenced laying a new water main connection to supply the new leisure building. This mains water connection will commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks, however it is anticipated that full access to the pier can be reinstated w/c 19 July, 2021.

Mains Gas Supply
Scottish Gas Networks will commence laying a new gas main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 9th August, 2020. This mains gas connection will also commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks.

Week Commencing: 12/07/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting complete
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling ongoing
• Street lighting installation ongoing
• Grading to footpaths and roads
• Water main dig ongoing

Week commencing: 19/07/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding framing
• Standing streetlights
• Perimeter Curtain Walling
• Internal Curtain walling
• Installation of water mains
• Installation of incoming electrical ducting
• Kerbing and drainage channels

Weekly update - week commencing 5th July 2021

Scottish Water Mains Water Supply
Scottish Water will commence laying a new water main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 12 July, 2021. This mains water connection will commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks.

Mains Gas Supply
Scottish Gas Networks will commence laying a new gas main connection to supply the new leisure building w/c 2 August, 2020. This mains gas connection will also commence at the entrance to the pier run part way down the left hand side of the pier before entering the Heron Bros site at the new public realm ramp behind the site hoardings. Pedestrian access to the Public Toilets and to the pier will maintained during these works which are programmed to last up to 3 weeks.

Café
The newly created café area within the new Leisure Building will be run by the Council following its investment in catering and will be run in conjunction with the existing Helensburgh & Lomond Civic Centre Café’.

Week Commencing: 5/07/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Tar to footpaths ongoing
• Plantroom mechanical install
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Internal Joinery ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling
• Street lighting installation
• Grading to footpaths and roads

Week commencing: 12/07/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding framing
• Standing streetlights
• Perimeter Curtain Walling
• Internal Curtain walling
• Installation of water mains
• Installation of incoming electrical ducting
• Kerbing and drainage channels

Weekly update - week commencing 14th June 2021 (covering up to 4th July 2021)

Week commencing: 14/06/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof install ongoing. (Welding of seams and penetrations)
• Kerbing to Carpark ongoing
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Lift install ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling

Week commencing: 21/06/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Lift installation ongoing
• Tarmac surfacing to car parking bays
• Rainscreen cladding framing
• Standing streetlights
• Perimeter Curtain Walling
• Internal Curtain walling
• Installation of incoming electrical ducting

Week commencing: 28/06/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Tarmac surfacing to roads and paths
• Rainscreen cladding tiles being installed
• Curtain Walling
• Installation of incoming electrical cables

Weekly update - week commencing 7th June 2021

Week Commencing: 7/06/21 (Current Works) 
 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof install ongoing. (Welding of seams and penetrations)
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• Kerbing to Carpark ongoing
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Lift install ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Curtain Walling

Week commencing: 14/06/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Lift installation ongoing
• Tarmac surfacing to car parking bays
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Standing streetlights
• Curtain Walling

Update - 4th June 2021 - temporary footpath closure

Heron Bros will be commencing electrical enabling works w/c 7th June, which will require the temporary closure of the footpath on the Southern Side of West Clyde Street between the junction of Sinclair Street and Colquhoun Street. Vehicle and Pedestrian access to the pier, public toilets swimming pool and car park will be maintained during these works.

Following Heron Bros electrical enabling works, the footpath will remain temporary closed to facilitate cable laying by Energetics and final electrical  connection by Scottish Power for a period of approximately 12+ weeks.

 

Weekly update - week commencing 31st May 2021

Week Commencing: 31/05/21 (Current Works)

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof install ongoing. (Welding of seams and penetrations)
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• Kerbing to Carpark ongoing
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Lift install ongoing
• Rainscreen cladding insulation

Week commencing: 7/06/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Lift installation ongoing
• Tarmac surfacing to car parking bays
• Rainscreen cladding insulation
• Standing streetlights

Weekly update - week commencing 24th May 2021

The Helensburgh Waterfront Development celebrated a major construction milestone with a traditional ‘ topping out’ ceremony last Friday (21st) marking the completion of the buildings structure and roof - read more about the ceremony in our press release

Week Commencing: 24/05/21 (Current Works) 
 

• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof install ongoing.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• Kerbing to Carpark ongoing
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Lift install ongoing
• Concrete to east slipway

Week commencing: 31/05/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Lift installation ongoing
• Tarmac surfacing to car parking bays

Weekly update - week commencing 17th May 2021

Week Commencing: 17/05/21 (Current Works)

• Blockwork to internal walls continues.
• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of Street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof install ongoing.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• Kerbing to Carpark ongoing
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Underfloor heating ongoing
• Floor screeding ongoing
• Lift install has started.

Week commencing: 24/05/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• Blockwork Internal walls to Ground Floor Pool Hall.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof installation ongoing.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Underfloor heating ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Lift installation ongoing

Weekly update - week commencing 10th May 2021

Week Commencing: 10/05/21 (Current Works)

• Blockwork to internal walls continues.
• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of Street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof Insulation install ongoing.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• Kerbing to Carpark ongoing
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Underfloor heating ongoing
• Floor screeding starts this week

Week commencing: 17/05/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• Blockwork Internal walls to Ground Floor Pool Hall.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof installation ongoing.
• Steel work to bin store.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Underfloor heating ongoing
• Floor Screeding ongoing
• Lift installation

Weekly update - week commencing 3rd May 2021

Week Commencing: 03/05/21 (Current Works)

• Blockwork to internal walls continues.
• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of Street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof Insulation install ongoing.
• Blockwork to substation walls ongoing
• Casting concrete for the emerging steps by the pier and slipway Complete
• Kerbing to Carpark begins.
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.
• Plastering to internal walls starts this week
• Underfloor heating starts this week

Week commencing: 10/05/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• Blockwork Internal walls to Ground Floor Pool Hall.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof installation ongoing.
• Steel work to bin store.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Casting concrete for the emerging steps by the pier and slipway.
• East slipway continue.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Plastering to internal walls ongoing
• Underfloor heating ongoing

Weekly update - week commencing 26th April 2021

Week Commencing: 26/04/21 (Current Works)

• Blockwork to internal walls continues.
• Lomond stone walling continuing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of Street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• M&E first fix progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof Insulation install ongoing.
• Netting removed.
• Blockwork to substation walls.
• Casting concrete for the emerging steps by the pier and slipway.
• East slipway works start.
• East Slipway Floodgate Installation.
• Kerbing to Carpark begins.
• Drainage channels to the carpark perimeter.
• Installation of internal floor gullies.

Week commencing: 03/05/21(Look ahead)

• Lomond Stone walling ongoing.
• External Drainage ongoing.
• Installation of street light and CCTV ducting ongoing.
• Blockwork Internal walls to Ground Floor Pool Hall.
• M&E first fix Progressing.
• Intumescent painting ongoing.
• Roof installation ongoing.
• Steel work to bin store.
• Installation of internal gulley’s.
• Casting concrete for the emerging steps by the pier and slipway.
• East slipway continue.
• Kerb and Channel install.
• Casting concrete to east slipway.
• Start underfloor heating.

We are delighted to confirm that we have now issued the Certificate of Practical Completion for Phase 1 of Helensburgh Waterfront Development and the new Helensburgh Leisure Centre was handed over by Heron Bros Friday 29th July 2022.