25 Aug 2025
Glasgow City Council have provided a further update on the progress of the George Square redevelopment:
"Since our last communication, works have continued to progress well along West George Street. The contractor is nearing completion of the north footway between Buchanan Street and Dundas Street. From Monday 25th August, works will commence on the next section of footway, extending from Dundas Street to the entrance of Queen Street Station, adjacent to the Millennium Hotel.
"As part of this transition, the temporary relocation of the taxi rank from the south side of West George Street to Dundas Street will revert to its original arrangement. The bus stop at Waxy O’Connors will also reopen on Monday morning. To facilitate the next phase of works, the bus shelter located between Dundas Street and the entrance to Queen Street Station will close temporarily. Passengers are advised to use the stop at Waxy O’Connors during this period. It is anticipated that this phase of works will be completed by 16th November.
"At the City Chambers, works are being delivered in two phases: the first running from Cochrane Street to the front entrance, followed by the stretch from the front entrance to George Street. This phased approach is designed to maintain uninterrupted access to the building’s main entrance. For safety reasons, the footway will be closed to pedestrian through-traffic during these works, with a diversion route in place via George Street, John Street, and Cochrane Street.
"Within George Square itself, the hoarding at the two western corners has been adjusted to facilitate ground testing for the proposed statue locations. Site clearance works are also ongoing, with Rainton Construction palletising reusable materials for future use in George Square and other city-wide projects.
"Meanwhile, the GCC Communications Team has developed a wayfinding plan for the Square. This is currently being printed and is expected to be installed at each corner of the Square in the coming weeks."
