Construction Timeline

Planning permission in principle for Central Park

Helix South paths (phase one) completed and opened

Helix North woodland management and path improvement works begin

Access Road construction begins

Canal Link construction contract awarded

Public Realm (Central Park/Canal Hub) construction contract awarded

Kelpies fabrication contract awarded.

Planning permission for Abbotshaugh Sculpture granted

Canal Link work begins

Construction begins on Central Park, Canal Hub and Kelpies.

Completion of Access Road

Installation of Abbotshaugh Sentinel

Central Park opens to the public

Construction and assembly of Kelpies completed

Canal Hub and Canal Link completed.