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Agenda
Special Meeting of Infrastructure,
Regeneration and Economic
Development Committee
Date:  Tuesday, 27 September 2022
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Time:  09:00 a.m.
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Format:  Hybrid meeting
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Contact:   Email: committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Dear Member
Please attend a Special meeting of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic
Development Committee as detailed above. 
Members will have the option to attend the meeting remotely or in person at the Civic
Space, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton.
The business is shown on the attached agenda.
Yours faithfully
PETER HESSETT
Chief Executive
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Distribution:-
Councillor Craig Edward 
Councillor David McBride (Chair)
Councillor Jonathan McColl
Councillor Michelle McGinty
Councillor John Millar 
Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Vice Chair)
Councillor Lauren Oxley
Councillor Chris Pollock
Councillor Martin Rooney
Councillor Gordon Scanlan
Councillor Clare Steel
Councillor Sophie Traynor
All other Councillors for information
Chief Executive
Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration
Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property
Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood
Date of Issue: 21 September 2022
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INFRASTRUCTURE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2022
AGENDA
1 STATEMENT BY CHAIR – AUDIO STREAMING
The Chair will be heard in connection with the above.
2 APOLOGIES
3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 
Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in any of the items of
business on this agenda and the reasons for such declarations.
4 RECORDING OF VOTES
The Committee is asked to agree that all votes taken during the meeting be done
by roll call vote to ensure an accurate record.
5 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE ARTIZAN CENTRE 5 – 18 
Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration updating on
the progress made on the Artizan Centre proposals and seeking approval for
delivery of short term improvements, and for further work required to progress
the redevelopment.  
6 UPDATE ON ACTIVITY BY CLYDEBANK PROPERTY COMPANY 
LIMITED      19 – 22 
Submit report by the Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property updating
on the progress of activity in Clydebank Property Company Limited (CPC) for the
period November 2021 to September 2022. 
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by the Economic Development Manager
Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee
27 September 2022
Subject: Development Strategy for the Artizan Centre 
1 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to update Members on the progress made on the
Artizan Centre proposals. It seeks approval for delivery of short term
improvements, and for further work required to progress the redevelopment. 
2. Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that Committee:
• Notes the progress made on Artizan Centre proposals
• Authorises procurement and delivery of Phase 1 short term
improvements including  the following:
o Relocation of tenant(s) (6 months)
o Demolition of the rear Artizan units (refer to Appendix 2) (10
months)
o Design and delivery of temporary and permanent landscaping
(12-15 months)
o Development of meanwhile uses on newly vacated land (12-15
months)
o Property improvements including external and internal works (6-
15 months)
o Further detailed feasibility and market studies (3-12 months)
• Authorises procurement and development of detailed feasibility studies
to inform medium and long term development strategy
• Notes that the existing tenants will continue to be supported as part of
the strategy.
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3. Background
3.1 Like many town centres nationally, Dumbarton town centre has been shaped
by a number of factors over the recent years, including the ongoing trend of
internet shopping and retail parks as well as most recently, the impact of the
pandemic. The decline of retail in town centres is predicted to continue,
requiring intervention, to reimagine and repurpose how town centres are used
and perceived.
3.2 West Dunbartonshire Council successfully applied to the UK Government for
Levelling up Fund (LUF) monies to tackle the decline of the town centre and
deliver three key projects in Dumbarton: Glencairn House; Connecting
Dumbarton and the acquisition, part-demolition and costs towards the
redevelopment of the Artizan Centre. The Artizan Centre has now been
purchased by the Council and this presents a unique and exciting opportunity
to redefine the Dumbarton Town Centre (Appendix 1). £5.375 million
(excluding optimism bias) of LUF funding remains to be spent by March 2025
to support the redevelopment of the Artizan site in line with the LUF
outcomes. 
3.3 A team of consultants was appointed to carry out a feasibility study and
prepare a development strategy for the site. Their work has not yet concluded
however it has informed the first stages outlined in this report and will inform
later stages which will be brought back to a future IRED. The consultancy is
almost complete but additional specialist feasibility and design work is
required to make recommendations on detailed long term proposals.
3.4 The community have a central role to play in shaping the future of their town
centre. A number of consultation events engaging the local community took
place in early 2022, and an online survey was also published. People were
asked how they feel about the Artizan and the town centre, what their
aspirations are and what changes they would like to see introduced. Separate
consultation events were held with external and internal stakeholders.
3.5 Community opinion clearly highlighted the importance of putting the heart
back in the town centre and having a clean welcoming environment. Desire
for vibrant shops, enhanced food and beverage offer, quality public and green
spaces and need for improvements to the built environment featured
frequently in the comments, which informed the progress so far and will shape
the long term development strategy. 
4. Main Issues
4.1 The overarching objective of the Artizan redevelopment is regeneration of the
Dumbarton Town Centre which seeks to balance the need for economic
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regeneration, place making and design quality, with the requirement for sound
asset management. A high quality redevelopment of this large and prominent
site would be transformational for the entire town centre and, by extension, for
the whole of Dumbarton. It has a potential to create a lively, welcoming public
space for the community in the heart of the town centre, correct the economic
blight caused by long term vacancies and disrepair, and attract footfall and
spend from both locals and visitors. By projecting a more confident image of
Dumbarton it could generate a momentum for the town to establish itself as
an attractive place to live, work, visit and invest. 
4.2 Artizan Centre has a number of well-established businesses and an active
frontage along the High Street, while the rear part of the centre is mostly
vacant, some buildings are in need of significant repairs and many of the
existing shop units do not meet the needs of the commercial and retail market
requirements. The “Railway to Rock” route connecting the Railway Station
and the Rock and Castle runs through the site and the High Street units are
within the Town Centre Conservation Area. A number of key opportunities and
challenges were identified by the consultants and these will be addressed
through the redevelopment.  They include but are not limited to:
• Retention of the existing retailers which bring footfall into the town
centre.
• Reduction of the number of retail units to align with current market
trends.
• Integration of the Denny Theatre and Concord Community Centre into
the redeveloped centre. These well-used facilities can help support
active use of the area and support development of evening uses.
• Introduction of new green spaces and public realm and square within
the town centre
• Delivery of a development that would enhance the town and become a
focal point of a 20 minute neighbourhood where daily services can be
accessed within a 20 minute walk.
• New housing to bring more people into the town centre.
• Any new development should consider the  context of the Town Centre
Conservation Area
• Further evidence is required regarding car parking/ sustainable
requirements within the Town Centre.
4.3 Local Development Plan 2 (as amended, 2020) shows Artizan Centre as
located within the identified town centre boundary. The Development Strategy
for the town centre supports mixed use development and improvements to the
Artizan Centre. Dumbarton Policy 1 supports a more diverse and vibrant town
centre and encourages a range of uses, where these accord with Policy SC2
– SC2 identifies core town centre areas (Artizan sits within this) and supports
use classes 1, 2, 3, 7, 11 and public houses. Revised urban strategy (2014)
identifies the Artizan Centre as a possible Large Project. The strategy
identifies the Artizan Centre as having a negative impact on parts of the town
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centre and states the Council will support incremental change or radical
redevelopment. Main uses in this area (including introduction of a traditional
grid pattern to area to north) would be retail, office, some residential, leisure,
food and drink and other appropriate town centre uses.
4.4 It is considered that a mix of uses within the future redeveloped Artizan
Centre would bring vibrancy back into the town centre and help sustain high
levels of footfall. The uses could include:
• Active frontages on the ground floor – retail or community uses that
create a reason to visit and spend time in the town centre and increase
dwell time
• Housing – different tenure mix to repopulate the town centre, bring
additional footfall and vibrancy and contribute to delivery of 20 minutes
neighborhood principles
• Public spaces and connections - green and sustainable public realm,
facilitating community participation and involvement, creating
opportunities for active travel and connecting Denny Theatre with the
Artizan site, and the Railway to Rock connectivity route.
• A new  development – focal point to increase footfall and create a
strong focal point within the site
4.5 The Council is committed to sustainable regeneration of the Artizan site and
delivering the vision of a more active and vibrant town centre. While long term
(next 2-8 years) development options are being explored, much of which will
stretch beyond the Levelling Up Fund timescale and will need to be self-
sustaining, we plan to focus on a number of short term improvements (Phase
1) which can be delivered within the next 12 – 15 months.
4.6 Phase 1 focuses on small scale early interventions and on setting the
direction of travel for long term redevelopment. It will address urgent and
priority requirements, and establishing a high standard of design and delivery.
Proposed Phase 1 deliverables and activities include the following:
• Relocation of tenant(s) (6 months)
• Demolition of the rear Artizan units (refer to Appendix 2) (10 months)
• Design and delivery of temporary and permanent landscaping including
extension of the Connecting Dumbarton to link the Railway with the
River (12-15 months)
• Development of meanwhile uses on newly vacated land to animate and
bring more activity to the town centre and make best use of vacant
land, and opportunities presented (12-15 months)
• Property improvements including external and internal works (6-15
months)
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• Further detailed feasibility and market studies to determine feasibility of
a possible future new development, housing and other new uses on
site (3-12 months)
4.7 An important consideration is that disruption and impact on current tenants is
minimised. The early demolition works will focus on the area of the Artizan to
the rear and west block with the highest number of vacant units and act as a
catalyst for future improvements. 
4.8 New permanent and temporary landscaping will be delivered within the site as
to improve the environment for the users. This could include public
greenspace on newly vacant land, public realm improvements, temporary or
permanent connection with Denny Theatre and a cycle route connecting the
Railway and the River Leven, along the Railway to Rock connectivity spine. 
Meanwhile uses can be introduced to animate and bring more activity to the
town centre and make best use of vacant land. Proposed meanwhile uses
could include introduction of short term community uses and pop-up shops to
vacant units (if available) or outdoor community or commercial events.
4.9 Specialist consultants will be commissioned to undertake detailed feasibility
studies and market research to inform next phases of the development. The
studies would include:
• A feasibility study and market research to determine feasibility of an
anchor development
• A feasibility study and market research to determine future new uses
on the vacant plots including possible new retail and housing
4.10 A deliverable and feasible long term vision for the site will be developed
following completion of detailed feasibility and market research studies and
discussions with partners. A number of options will be explored and proposals
will be brought back to a future IRED Committee.
4.11  Parking remains an important factor of any new development. It will be
necessary to set out how future demand for parking in Dumbarton Town
Centre can be managed, and how an approach to parking can contribute to
the wider policy aims of changing behaviours, reducing dependency on the
car and encouraging alternative ways to access the town centre including
public transport, walking and cycling..
4.12 The support of existing retailers, businesses, community planning partners the
community and community-led organisations that already do much to
contribute to the vitality of the town centre will be important in delivering the
vision for Dumbarton. A robust communication and engagement plan will be
produced to ensure that our ambitions for the town are properly conveyed and
that existing stakeholders in the town centre benefit from the vision.
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4.13 A successful redevelopment of the Artizan site would contribute to the delivery
of national policy priorities including 20 minute neighbourhoods, carbon
reduction, place making and community empowerment. 
5. People Implications
5.1 Delivery of the vision will require commitment from various Council services
and the utilisation of existing staff resources.  The cross-Service collaboration,
particularly across Regeneration, Planning, Asset Management and
Roads/Transportation and partnerships with external partners will continue.
6. Financial & Procurement Implications
6.1 Funding from the Levelling Up Fund must be drawn down by March 2025. A
monitoring and spending plan has been established with Central Government,
to agree a project spend timeframe. To comply with requirement of the fund,
continuous progress must be demonstrated. Delays could reduce the funding
currently available. The LUF grant itself does not commit the Council to fund
any specific component, however, to make best use of resources it is
recommended Phase One proposals proceed. 
6.2 A proportion of the £5.375m available in the Artizan budget will be spent on
Phase One works and activities. Any remaining funds will go towards enabling
future long term development(s) on site, subject to approval by a future IRED
Committee. 
7. Risk Analysis
7.1  If the LUF grant is not drawn down within the timescales required (March
2025), or grant conditions are not met, there is a risk that not all the funding
will be made available resulting in the further delays and deterioration of
Dumbarton town centre. 
8. Equalities Impact Assessment
8.1 An assessment has been carried out. The redevelopment of the Artizan has
relevance to a number of equality groups, and positive impacts were identified
for each.
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9. Environmental Sustainability
9.1     In line with the Council’s Climate Change Strategy, there will be ‘zero carbon’
approach proposals emerging from the Artizan Vision. This will make a
positive contribution to environmental sustainability. In particular additional
greening of the centre and contributions towards a 20 Minute Neighbourhood.
.
10. Consultation
10.1 As indicated above there has been extensive consultation on the future of the
Artizan Centre. The views expressed in those engagement events have
informed plans for the short term interventions and will help shape the long
term strategy. Further individual and group consultations will take place during
the next stages. This work will continue, to help ensure confirmed
development will solidify the town as the heart of the community. 
11. Strategic Assessment
11.1 The vision will support Council’s strategic priorities to:
• improve economic growth;
• improve environmentally sustainable infrastructure; and
• improve the wellbeing of communities.
Chief Officer: 
Service Area:  Regulatory & Regeneration  
Date:   September 2022 
________________________________________________________________
Person to Contact: Gillian McNamara, Economic Development Manager Tel:
0777 442 8294
gillian.mcnamara@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1 - Artizan Redevelopment Area
Appendix 2 - Artizan demolitions Phase 1
Appendix 3 – Equality Impact Assessment
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Background Papers: IRED Report 10 June 2021 Levelling Up Fund and
Community Renewal Fund – Proposed Bids
IRED Report 15 September 2021 New Regeneration
Officer Post (LUF) (Fixed Term)
Wards Affected: Dumbarton
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Artizan Centre redevelopment area
Appendix 1
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AssessmentNo 532 Owner mswider
Resource
Regeneration,
Environment
and Growth
Service/Establishment Regeneration
First Name Surname Job title
Head Officer Magalena Swider Acting Regeneration Coordinator
(include job titles/organisation)
Members Gillian McNamara, Economic Development Manager
(Please note: the word 'policy' is used as shorthand for stategy policy
function or financial decision)
Policy Title Artizan Centre redevelopment
The aim, objective,purpose and intended out come of policy
The overarching objective of the Artizan redevelopment is regeneration of the
Dumbarton Town Centre which seeks to balance the need for economic
regeneration, place making and design quality, with the requirement for sound
asset management. A high quality redevelopment of this large and prominent
site would be transformational for the entire town centre and, by extension,
for the whole of Dumbarton. It would create a lively, welcoming public space
for the community in the heart of the town centre, correct the economic blight
caused by long term vacancies and disrepair, and attract footfall and spend
from both locals and visitors. By projecting a more confident image of
Dumbarton it could generate a momentum for the town to establish itself as an
attractive place to live, work, visit and invest.
Service/Partners/Stakeholders/service users involved in the
development and/or implementation of policy.
Asset Management Planning Roads and Transportation Housing
Does the proposals involve the procurement of any goods or
services? Yes
If yes please confirm that you have contacted our
procurement services to discuss your requirements. Yes
SCREENING
You must indicate if there is any relevance to the four areas
Duty to eliminate discrimination (E), advance equal
opportunities (A) or foster good relations (F) Yes
Relevance to Human Rights (HR) No
Relevance to Health Impacts (H) Yes
Relevance to Social Economic Impacts (SE) Yes
Who will be affected by this policy?
Local community Local businesses
Who will be/has been involved in the consultation process?
Local Community (though pubic engagement event and online survey) Local community
groups and organisations WDC Leisure WDC Greenspace WDC Asset Management WDC
Planning WDC Roads WDC Housing DTCF
Please outline any particular need/barriers which equality groups may have in relation
to this policy list evidence you are using to support this and whether there is any
negative impact on particular groups.
Appendix 2
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Needs Evidence Impact
Age
Young people need
to have access to
outdoor public
spaces regardless of
their social/material
status and abilities
Need for more
accessible free
outdoor spaces for
young and older
people. There is
good evidence that
intergenerational
contact and
intercultural contact
can be of great
benefit to both older
and younger people
The development
will help deliver 20
minutes
neighbourhood
principles. Older
people and younger
children will be
better able to easily
access the area
Cross Cutting
All the above areas
cross cut to some
extent therefore we
have considered
them as a whole.
All the above areas
cross cut to some
extent therefore we
have considered
them as a whole.
The development
will help deliver 20
minutes
neighbourhood
principles
Disability
Disabled people of
all ages need to have
access to public
outdoor and indoors
spaces regardless of
their social/material
status and abilities
Need for modern
accessible spaces.
West
Dunbartonshire
Access for have been
consulted and are
supportive of the
scheme in its
proposed form.
The development
will help deliver 20
minutes
neighbourhood
principles. A more
accessible public
space, better
transport links,
more wheel chair
friendly, more
friendly to people
with other physical
impairments, more
accessible for those
with visual
impairments.
Social & Economic
Impact
The community have
a central role to play
in shaping the
project and their
town. The Artizan
Shopping centre is
vital ecomonic
component in the
area, the project will
help to retain and
improve it.
It will aid the
regeneration of the
town centre by
regenerating the
heart of the town
centre.
Consideration will
be given to how it
could help lower
socio economic gaps.
It will make
Dumbarton town
centre a more
attractive place to
spend time in.
During the
consultations people
indicated that there
is a need for
The development
will help deliver 20
minutes
neighbourhood
principles. The
proposal informed
by discussion with a
range of
stakeholders,
reflects the need to
consider how it
would contribute to
lowering socio-
economic gaps. The
proposal would help
advance the local
economy, projecting
jobs and providing
better infrastructure
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improvements, and
for creating new
public space in the
town centre.
for future
sustainable growth.
Sex
Women tend to be
more involved in
care for children and
ill or disabled people
Making areas
wheelchair/scooter,
pram and buggy
accessible and
enhancing road
safety is a particular
benefit for many
women
More accessible
spaces may
particularly benefit
women who provide
the majority of care
for children. May
provide a safer open
space
Gender Reassign
Public spaces need
to be safe and
accessible for all
people
No evidence there
would be any impact
Unlikely to be any
differential impact
Health
Physical activity and
social interactions
are required to
improve health and
wellbeing of young
and older people.
Need for more
accessible social
spaces where people
can meet and
participate in
activities
The development
will help deliver 20
minutes
neighbourhood
principles
Human Rights
Public spaces need
to be safe and
accessible for all
people
There is no evidence
of any threat to
Human Rights
Unlikely to be any
differential impact
Marriage & Civil
Partnership
Public spaces need
to be safe and
accessible for all
people
No evidence that
there would be any
string effect in terms
of this group
Unlikely to be any
differential impact
Pregnancy &
Maternity
Women tend to be
more involved in
care for children
Making areas
wheelchair/scooter,
pram and buggy
accessible and
enhancing road
safety is a particular
benefit for many
women
More accessible
spaces may
particularly benefit
women who provide
the majority of care
for children May
provide a safer open
space
Race
Public spaces need
to be safe and
accessible for all
people
Inclusive spaces
where people spend
some time provide
an opportunity for
social interaction
between different
groups of people.
Evidence suggests
that peoples
attitudes to people
from different
groups are more
accepting if there is
contact
The is an
opportunity to
provide a shared
public space.
Religion and Belief Public spaces need No evidence there Unlikely to be any
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to be safe and
accessible for all
people
would be any impact differential impact
Sexual Orientation
Public spaces need
to be safe and
accessible for all
people
No evidence there
would be any impact
Unlikely to be any
differential impact
Actions
Policy has a negative impact on an equality group,but is still to be implemented, please
provide justification for this.
Will the impact of the policy be monitored and reported on an ongoing bases?
Q7 What is you recommendation for this policy?
Intoduce
Please provide a meaningful summary of how you have reached the recommendation
The EIA carried out has identified a range of positive impacts for equality groups. There are
likely to be significant positive impacts in terms of Health and Socio-Economic Impact. It is
hoped that as a result of the project the town centre will become more vibrant and provide
wider range of services and facilities for the local residents.
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property
Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee:
___________________________________________________________________
Subject: Update on activity by Clydebank Property Company Limited
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the progress of
activity in Clydebank Property Company Limited (CPC) for the period
November 2021 to September 2022.
2. Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that the Committee:
(i) note the progress being made in terms of the Council’s investment in
Clydebank Property Company (CPC) Limited.
(ii) note the position in relation to full repaint of the Titan Crane.
3. Background
3.1 In 2014 Clydebank Rebuilt closed its operation. As part of this closure West
Dunbartonshire Council agreed to purchase its assets to allow those assets to
continue to serve the business needs of the Clydebank Community.   Details
can be found in the background paper to this committee of 17 September
2014. 
3.2 Annual updates on the progress of activity of CPC have been provided to this
Committee since November 2017. 
4. Main Issues
Property Company
4.1 There is substantial competition in the Clydebank area for tenants with office
requirements. An Annual review of the rents in Clydebank has been
completed since 2017.  The review identified in each year that the enterprise
centre was not competitive with other properties. The proposed rents were
therefore realigned to make them more attractive to potential tenants and
further lettings have been achieved. Lettings for the centre are now at 78.24%
compared to 36.63% on transfer.  
4.2 The units at JKS Workshops continue to be let at a high rate, as with any
development of this type a high turnover of tenants can be expected as they
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either trade up to larger premises or the businesses fail. The current
occupancy is 86.99% compared to 93.46% on transfer. Rents continue to be
competitive with other workshop developments in the area and we continue to
ensure retention of tenants and acquisition of new tenants.  A number of
tenant enquiries are ongoing which will take the occupancy to 100% by the
end of 2022.
4.3 Clydebank East Workshops sit alongside the JKS workshops and the current
occupancy is 100% let compared to 35.11% on transfer.  This type of
workshop has been very successful and continues to achieve 100%
occupancy year on year.
4.4  The remaining development site at Queens Quay is currently being marketed
with some interest at present and this will be subject to a future update when
appropriate following a closing date which is set for end September 2022.
4.5 For noting other land holdings which were previously contained within the
portfolio of Clydebank Rebuilt were:
• Clyde Gate (including Change House) - sold for £645,000 to Northern
Marine; and
• Clydebank East – sold for £45,000 to ETi.
Titan Crane
4.6 Costs have been obtained by external architect to provide design and
structural engineering support (DO Architects and David Narro Associates) to
the Titan Crane repaint project.
4.7 Clydebank Property Company Board have instructed to proceed with
preparation of tender documents prior to look at whether a capital project for
repaint is viable this would include critical treatment works relative to the
safety of the structure.  The reason this decision was made was to achieve a
repaint programme during spring/summer 2023 design preparations must
commence by end September 2022. 
4.8 It is to be noted that any future repaint works would be funded by capital
borrowing as all avenues of any external funding has been exhausted.
4.9 A further report for noting will be brought back to Committee following the
tendering exercise.
5. People Implications
5.1 There are no people implications arising from this report.
6. Financial and Procurement Implications
6.1      A further report for noting will be brought back to Committee following
completion of the final audited accounts.
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6.2 There are no procurement issues associated with this report.
7. Risk Analysis
7.1 The ownership of CPC is a low-level risk to the Council. The purchase price
was minimal, given the assets owned by CPC. The ongoing position is likely
to remain favourable with likely dividends being provided to the Council.
7.2 The main risk to CPC and therefore the value of the Council’s ownership lies
in the Titan Crane and the potential for significant costs should any major
structural repairs, etc. be required. CPC attempts to mitigate against this risk
by maintaining the crane and undertaking appropriate inspections on a regular
basis.
8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA)
8.1 No significant issues were identified in relation to equality impact screening
previously carried out.
9. Strategic Environmental Assessment
9.1 A Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required
10. Consultation
10.1 Consultation was undertaken with officers within Regeneration, Resources,
Regulatory, Communications, Culture & Communities and Finance.
11. Strategic Assessment
11.1 The company will continue to significantly contribute to improving economic
growth and employability; and improving local housing and environmentally
sustainable infrastructure.
Angela Wilson 
Chief Officer, Supply, Distribution and Property
Date: 15 September 2022
Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn, Assets Co-ordinator
T:01389 776992
Email: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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Appendices: None
Background Papers: Clydebank Rebuilt – Conclusion to the Purchase of
Clydebank Property Company – Infrastructure,
Regeneration and Economic Development Committee –
17 September 2014 
Wards Affected: Ward 6
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