The next steps to "start creating the pipeline of projects that will transform Falkirk" will be taken within days, Falkirk councillors heard as they agreed the way forward for the district's £140 million Growth Deal.
Director of Place Services, Malcolm Binnie, told members of Falkirk Council 's executive that the Growth Deal "presents a unique opportunity for this council to work with partners to create thousands of new jobs and bring millions of pounds of investment into the local area".
The Falkirk-Grangemouth Investment Zone Growth Deal has been allocated £50 million from Scottish Government and £40 million from the UK Government to add to cash from Falkirk Council and Scottish Canals.
