Work on an a new car park for Falkirk High station is set to start next month (October) creating an additional 61 car parking spaces for commuters and travellers.
The new 2500m2 site, located close to the station off the B803 (Slamannan Road) is expected to be opened by February 2017 at a cost of £785k.
It will provide a third car park in the immediate vicinity of the station and bring the total number of dedicated car parking spaces available to 416.
The project is majority funded by Falkirk Council’s capital programme with contributions from ScotRail and the Scottish Stations Fund, and will see new lighting, CCTV, cycle rack and pedestrian access will be via an underpass/path on Drossie Road.
Councillor Dr Craig Martin, Falkirk Council’s spokesperson for the Environment said: “Encouraging greater use of public transport is important and creating these additional 61 spaces for cars and a cycle rack for bikes will help towards this aim.
“The train links to the Falkirk area are very important with thousands travelling to and from the various stations located here and we will continue to support schemes that improve services locally.”
Ian McConnell, ScotRail Alliance Programme and Transformation Director said: “The opening of this car park underlines our commitment to attract more people to travel by train. That’s good for the economy, good for the environment and good for the travelling public.
“The extra parking also makes it easier for people to include rail in their regular travel plans. We are proud to be playing a key role in promoting sustainable and joined up journeys across Scotland.”
A tender for the work has already been issued by Falkirk Council and a contractor is expected to be appointed by the end of September 2016.