Dundee’s new Bell Street Hub has officially re-opened following a multi-million pound refurbishment delivered by main contractor McLaughlin & Harvey.
Delivered via the SCAPE Scotland framework, McLaughlin & Harvey has transformed the facility following their extensive refurbishment works over the past year. The works form part of a major redevelopment by their client, Dundee City Council, and were made possible through £14.4 million in funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and £1.6 million from Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund.
The main works include installing electric vehicle chargers, supported by a solar panel array on the roof and a battery storage system.
A full mechanical and electrical upgrade was undertaken, along with the installation of new feature cladding and the construction of the ground-floor green travel facilities. The area surrounding the hub now features enhanced landscaping with active travel routes designed with consideration of future active travel connections and development.
The car parking is spread across four levels with EV bays, accessible bays and standard bays, which should accommodate every type of car and driver.
Dougie McCusker, Construction Director from McLaughlin & Harvey, joined Cllr Mark Flynn, Cllr Steven Rome and Claire Higson from Dundee City Council to mark the opening.
We are delighted to be here today to mark the opening of Dundee’s new Green Transport Hub. We are proud to be part of the regeneration of the Bell Street area and re-purposing the carpark into a 21st-century sustainable transport hub for the city centre.
Dougie McCusker, Construction Director
McLaughlin & Harvey
I am delighted to see the first phase of the Bell Street Hub open to the public. While the facility will focus on the future of green transport in Dundee, it also plays an important role as a car park for the city centre for both commuters and shoppers.
Council Leader Mark Flynn
Dundee City Council
This project represents an ambitious redevelopment of the car park into a pioneering hub which is designed to help change people’s travel habits for the future.
City Growth and Infrastructure Convener Steven Rome
Dundee City Council
The car parking areas of the hub will re-open on Monday 8th of December. The green travel facility, operated by Angus Cycle Hub CIC, is scheduled to open in spring 2026 and will offer:
- Bike and Wheeled Sports Skills Park
- Regional Bike Reuse Centre
- Public Bike Library & Leasing Scheme
- Cycle Shop & Servicing
- Secure Public Cycle Storage and Amenities: 150+ secure bike spaces.
- Cargo Bike and Ebike Hire