The infrastructure investment around Glasgow Airport will link the Westway, Inchinnan and Airport Business Parks and create further connections with Paisley and Renfrew Town Centres and with the University of the West of Scotland Campus. The £51 million project will build roads, cycle routes and a bridge to pull Renfrewshire’s diverse economic assets together and open up unused land for development.

The Airport Investment Area will offer businesses a unique mix of air, sea and land transport options; access to research, development and academic resources; and proximity to a workforce already renowned for its skills and drive. It is expected to generate jobs by supporting — and attracting — growing businesses.

Councillor Macmillan said: “The Airport Investment Area will be a truly modern business location with a vital role in the region’s economic growth. The new infrastructure will join up Renfrewshire’s strengths to create a varied, dynamic and integrated power house where innovation and enterprise can flourish.” Renfrewshire’s economy will also benefit hugely from the City Deal’s Airport Access Project. This will create a link between Glasgow Central Station, Paisley and the airport. Engineers are currently examining options to identify the best route and solutions for this link.

Ross Nimmo, Glasgow Airport’s planning and development manager said: “Glasgow Airport’s success will play a major part in the region’s future growth. The Airport Investment Area and improved transport links will enhance that success and develop a unique and integrated business location.” Councillor Macmillan added: “We know that the airport is vital to Renfrewshire’s economy and we cannot overestimate the importance of the Investment Area and the Access Project to our future. Renfrewshire is already rich in industrial assets, inventiveness, skills and energy. The new infrastructure will connect these strengths, help realise our potential and benefit all our communities for generations to come.”