Strategic Development Opportunity Site at Bowling (former Exxon site)
Project Overview
A joint investment project between Glasgow City Deal and West Dunbartonshire Council will deliver improved transport infrastructure and unlock the potential of a disused industrial site to attract new developers and future investment to the area. The project will offer a range of new employment opportunities complemented by public open space within an outstanding natural environment.
As part of the project, key transport infrastructure will be developed in and around the former Esso terminal in Bowling. This will include:
- A new junction from the A82 to the A814
- A new Western Underpass for all traffic
- Spine road throughout the development site to link the new Western Underpass and Eastern overbridge
- Eastern Overbridge Deck Replacement
- Dunglass Roundabout improvement at A82
- Development platform
- Internal road network with pedestrian and cycling provisions
- Tree planting along the spine road (in line with the approved landscape strategy)
- Improvement of the National Cycle Network (NCN7)
- Landscape and path development for the wider site
Project progress
- Planning Permission in Principle was granted in January 2021.
- The Final Business Case was approved by Council in June 2023 and subsequently by City Region in August 2023, meaning City Deal funding for the project has been secured.
- January 2024: West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Committee Approval of the proposal
- The Esso land remediation completed late 2024
- Site Clearance started October 2024
- Esso land transfer completed mid-January 2025
- Construction started at the end of January 2025
Next steps
- Western Underbridge construction and associated works April 2025 – February 2026
- Western Junction construction and associated works November 2025-August 2026
- Dunglass Roundabout improvements and associated works May 2025 – August 2027 - in various phases
- Spine road construction March 2025 -January 2027
- Central Development Platform construction
- Eastern overbridge deck replacement and associated works May 2026-February 2027
- Landscaping
- Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027
Traffic Management
As part of the project, key transport infrastructure will be developed in and around the former Esso terminal in Bowling. While significant portions of work will be carried out within the former Esso site, some of the activities like the new junction development at the A82/A814 Glasgow Road and associated roadworks and service diversions on the A82; and the Dunglass Roundabout improvement at A82 will be very visible to motorists with an impact on traffic in the area.
The traffic management will be carefully planned and coordinated between the Project Team, Transport Scotland and the Council’s Roads Department. We understand how important being able to use the road network with minimal disruption is therefore every effort will be made to reduce the impact on road users.
Updates on proposed traffic management activities will be communicated through the websites below and social media feed.
- Council Webpage for Traffic Regulation Orders/ Traffic Management: Traffic Regulation Orders | West Dunbartonshire Council
- Scottish Roadworks Online: Scottish Road Works Online
- Traffic Scotland: Roadworks & road closures in Scotland | Traffic Scotland
Business Opportunity
The Bowling Strategic Development Site will offer the entire city region a unique location, with exceptional transport infrastructure and a stunning outlook to attract a range of potential business operators to West Dunbartonshire. While the enabling works are underway West Dunbartonshire Council anticipates a high level of interest in this special opportunity. For more details, please email regeneration@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Bowling Strategic Opportunity Brochure
Related information
Visualisation Video
Contact for future information on construction:
BBExxonInfrastructureDevelopment@balfourbeatty.com