Clackmannanshire to invest up to £321,000 in bus shelters

This four-year framework will see the council focus on replacing some of Clacks’ older shelters which require improvements.

The Framework for the Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters document states that there is an estimated total value of £321,000 for bus shelters across Clackmannanshire.

However, the council have added that this is the maximum potential value and that the actual expenditure “is expected to be lower than this figure”.

Electronic display boards at the shelters are not included in this contract.

Cllr Scott Harrison, spokesperson for Place said: “Good quality public transport infrastructure is important to our communities, and we want to ensure that residents have access to bus shelters that are safe, accessible and fit for purpose.

“This new four-year framework will allow the Council to invest in improving bus infrastructure across Clackmannanshire, with a particular focus on replacing around 20 older shelters that have reached the stage where improvements are needed.

“The framework has a maximum potential value of £321,000, although actual expenditure will be determined by the work required and is expected to be lower than this figure.

“The transport team continues to secure grants from the Scottish Government Bus Infrastructure Fund amongst others that will contribute to this figure.

“By putting these arrangements in place, we will be better positioned to deliver improvements as they are needed, helping to make public transport a more attractive and comfortable option for residents.

“Work will be scheduled following the conclusion of the procurement process, subject to contractor availability.

“Real-time passenger information displays are managed through separate arrangements and are not included in this contract.”