Major investment to target residential streets across all council wards beginning in April
EAST RENFREWSHIRE — A £3.5 million investment will fund the resurfacing of 45 roads and 15 pavements across East Renfrewshire in the coming year, as the Council ramps up efforts to improve local infrastructure in every ward.
Set to begin in April, the 2025/26 roads maintenance programme is part of an ongoing strategy to upgrade the region’s residential streets, with resources focused on C class and unclassified roads, which make up more than 80% of the local network.
The latest funding brings the total number of resurfacing projects completed since 2019 to 268 roads and 80 pavements—part of a long-term commitment that began with an initial £15 million capital investment, later extended with an additional £17.5 million over five more years.
Among the roads scheduled for resurfacing this year are Lomond Court in Barrhead, Glen Tarbert Drive in Neilston, Dalmeny Avenue in Giffnock, Woodyett Road in Busby, Stamperland Avenue in Clarkston, Hill Drive in Eaglesham, and Wylie Avenue in Newton Mearns.
Pavement upgrades are also planned in a wide range of communities, including Broomfield Avenue, Earn Road, Sunnybank Drive, and Waterfoot Road.
Councillor Danny Devlin, Convener for Environment and Housing, said the ongoing programme has delivered visible improvements across the area. “Investment in our road network is a top priority for the Council,” he said. “We realise the importance of quality roads and pavements to our residents, commuters and visitors. It’s fantastic that 288 projects have been completed since this programme began and I’m looking forward to seeing these works get underway in the year ahead.”
The Council prioritises projects using a range of factors including structural condition, usage, maintenance costs, complaints, and geographic spread. The focus on full resurfacing—rather than basic repairs—is expected to improve long-term road durability and reduce recurring issues.
In 2024, East Renfrewshire’s overall Road Condition Indicator improved by 3.7%, according to the Scottish Roads Maintenance Condition Survey (SRMCS).
In parallel with resurfacing efforts, the Council is continuing its £3.7 million investment in modernising street lighting, including the replacement of overhead transmission columns with safer underground systems. So far, 306 new lighting columns and 11,000 metres of underground cable have been installed.
Additionally, £600,000 was allocated for a full conversion to LED lighting, which is now 99.8% complete, with full completion expected this summer.
Residents are encouraged to report road defects and potholes through the Council’s website: eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/report-road-fault.
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