Who, How and When
The West Edinburgh Link is one of the winners of Sustrans Scotland’s 2017 Community Links PLUS competition, now known as Places for Everyone. Places for Everyone is an opportunity to conceptualise, design and deliver exemplary and inspirational walking, cycling and placemaking projects in Scotland.
Who’s behind the project and how is it funded?
The project is match funded by the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council.
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle.
The national transport agency for Scotland funds Places for Everyone through Sustrans Scotland.
Aecom are the design consultants.
Project Timeline
2017 – Project development and engagement
- Placecheck tool
- Engagement with employers and employees
- Workshop with Craigmount High School
2018 – Announced as a winner of Community Links PLUS
2019 – Project development
- Route treatment and appraisals
- Technical surveys and data collection
- Identifying public spaces to enhance
- Developing concept design proposals
2019 – Public Engagement along the route
- Public drop-ins
- Key stakeholders workshop
- Community councils meetings
2020 – Design proposals finalised. TRO process commenced
2021 – Technical design & Pre-construction starts. TRO Process ends
Regular project updates throughout
2022 – Construction Phasing begins
Regular project updates throughout
2023 – Construction due for completion
Meet the team
Face- to- face engagment has been curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic at present. We will publish details of any future engagement and the form that may take in the future as and when it is required for the project.
If you have any feedback on the proposals ahead of that time, please use the contact details provided below.
Get In Touch
0131 469 3776
0131 529 7908
Waverley Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Sign up for updates
We will be sending out regular updates about the project’s progress, and as we make decisions based on your input. You can opt into these updates through the link below.