Progress continues on a wide-ranging programme of projects designed to support housing, economic growth, community infrastructure and regeneration across Argyll and Bute.
At its meeting today (20 August), Argyll and Bute Council's Policy and Resources Committee considered an update on the UK Government-funded Community Regeneration Partnership (CRP) Programme, which is delivering £20 million of investment across the area.
The programme includes projects to tackle housing challenges, support business growth, improve community facilities, strengthen transport links and invest in internationally significant research and education facilities, with projects at various stages of development and delivery.
Projects include new housing initiatives on Islay and across Argyll and Bute, worker accommodation in Tobermory, the development of the Oban Airport Aviation Business Park, improvements to Bowmore Hall on Islay, public realm investment in Dunoon, redevelopment plans for the former Royal Hotel in Rothesay, and support for helicopter operations serving Mull and Iona.
Policy Lead for Economic Development, Islands and Rural Communities, Housing, Councillor Jim Lynch, said:
"This programme demonstrates the real difference targeted investment can make to communities across Argyll and Bute. The breadth of projects involved is helping us tackle some of our biggest challenges, including housing availability, economic growth, and supporting sustainable island communities.”
Among the projects progressing are a £2 million housing fund for Islay, a £1.9 million housing acquisition and resale programme, £1 million for worker accommodation in Tobermory, £7.4 million for the Oban Airport Aviation Business Park, and £4 million to support redevelopment of the former Royal Hotel in Rothesay. Construction work has already started on improvements to Bowmore Hall, while detailed development work continues across a number of other projects.
