Hammills underpass to be filled in

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A dimly-lit underpass used as an after-dark hangout is to be transformed as part of plans to regenerate Paisley's town centre.

The Hammills underpass, which suffers from damaged lighting, graffiti, littering and loitering, is to be closed and infilled under plans to make the town a 'Safe and Welcoming' place.

The project, which has been approved through the Town Centre Action Plan, aims to remove recurring problems and provide pedestrians with a safer and more welcoming crossing. An alternative safe-route for crossing Mill Street is already in place at the junction with Seedhill Road.

The proposal includes ground modelling; tree and shrub planting and the creation of new lawns over the current access points; and the renewal of the walking surface of the Cart Walk through to Cotton Street. The project will be fully funded by the council.

Councillor Derek Mackay, chair of the Paisley Vision Board, said: "One of the key themes for regenerating the town centre is making it safer and more secure for users. This includes tackling areas that attract problem behaviour. The Hammills underpass is one of these places and I am pleased that we are able to move forward so quickly."

The work is being organised by the planning and transport service and will take eight weeks to complete.

Press release: Thursday 31 January 2008