Support for mosaic bollards at Woodlands

In recent weeks, I noticed that one of the bollards at Park Road had been damaged but thankfully, it has been reinstated. These bollards were established as part of neighbourhood improvements with support from local schools and Impact Arts in 1997.

Many thanks for the efforts by everyone involved in protecting and preserving these unique mosaic bollards. 

Ash Dieback infected trees at Queen Margaret Drive

There were ash trees infected with disease on the corner of Queen Margaret Drive and Maryhill Road. Tree works have been completed by the council in the last few weeks.

Four tree stumps after the removal of the infected ash trees 

More tree stumps after the removal of the infected ash trees 

It seems that a total of 23 trees were removed. This greenspace area is being assessed for possible replanting of trees as part of the Council's Tree Action Plan.

Storm damaged trees cleared from Kelvin Walkway

It has been possible to walk along the Kelvin Walkway from Kelvinbridge to Queen Margaret Drive after storm damaged trees have been cleared from the route. 

There are various section of the railings in need of repair. Heras fencing has been installed on a temporary basis in several areas along the riverbank.

The council's programme of works to clear up the tree branches and other debris from the storm are very much appreciated. Further investment is needed to support the maintenance of the Kelvin Walkway.

Scaffolding at Oakfield Avenue

Repairs to the collapsed tenement on Oakfield Avenue are progressing. There is a significant amount of scaffolding in place to support the site works.

Scaffolding at Oakfield Avenue.

Oakfield Avenue is closed to traffic at the junction of Glasgow Street for the duration of the repair works.

Contract works for cycle lane, St. Georges Road

The contract works for the provision of a dedicated cycle lane on St. Georges Road have started on 17th March. It is anticipated that the works will take 48 weeks.

Signage at junction of St Georges Place, Maryhill Road and St. Georges Cross

Junction of Maryhill Road at St. Georges Cross

Signage at St. Georges Road, next to St. Georges Cross

Signage at St. Georges Road, next to St. Georges Cross

The project is part of Connecting Woodside which provides significant improvements to active travel provision with funding from Sustrans and Transport Scotland. 

Unauthorised works at community garden

The unauthorised tree works started on Saturday 8th March at the community garden site, located on the corner of Southpark Avenue and Belgrave Lane. These works were halted by an enforcement notice issued by the council on 18th March. 

Trees and greenspace looking south after unauthorised tree works 

on Southpark Avenue

Trees and greenspace looking north after unauthorised tree works on Southpark Avenue

 View of the unauthorised tree works and ladder at the shed in the community garden

View of the unauthorised tree works in the community garden

Damage to the boundary walls as part of the 

unauthorised works at Southpark Avenue.

The enforcement notice is in place to stop tree works for 28 days. There are ongoing concerns from residents about any works on the site. This greenspace has had planning permission for many years as a community garden.

Safety concerns at underpass, Garscube Road

Over the weekend, I noticed that additional CCTV cameras and better lighting has improved  the underpass at Garscube Road, next to the M8 Woodside Viaduct. 

In addition, the barriers to stop cycling in the underpass have been removed. New signage refers to shared space being used and cyclists are requested to walk their bikes through the underpass.

Improved visibility through the underpass after removal of the barriers.

There is a need to maintain the enhanced lighting, improvements to CCTV coverage and better access without barriers as part of community safety activity in the area.