Engineering Design are a highly skilled and experienced team who have worked on a large number of important projects.

DGDesign has received a number of Saltire Awards for its work, most recently with a Commendation in 2002 for work on Sark Bridge.

Engineering operates a fully documented Quality Management System satisfying the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. The product areas assessed are design and construction supervision of road improvement projects including road structures and transportation schemes, traffic calming, road lighting, coastal and flood protection.

The service also has IIP accreditation as well as ISO 9001.

DGDesign works in partnership with international consultants Mouchel and with Solway Heritage who work locally to conserve, interpret and promote the natural, built and cultural heritage.

Featured Projects

• Bridges
  The Engineering Design team have been involved in a number of bridge projects. Services provided and work carried out includes the design, construction, repair and inspection of bridges.
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• Cycleways
  Dumfries and Galloway has a wide selection of cycle routes running across the region. DGDesign has been involved in the development and improvement of a number of these routes and cycleways.
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• Drainage
  The Engineering Design team were engaged in the development of a Rising Main at Lochar Moss Landfill Site. The requirement was for a pumping main to transfer contaminated surface water and landfill leachate from Lochar Moss to the public sewer network.
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• Flood Prevention
  After extensive public consultation including a public display, a fully designed scheme was promoted in terms of the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961 and Planning Permission was also obtained for the Portpatrick Flood Prevention Scheme in 2003.
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• Forestry Routes
  Safety of pedestrians, residents and other road users on Forestry Routes in the region is paramount. Services were provided by Engineering Design in order to improve some routes.
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• Harbours
  DGDesign was previously commissioned to carry out a condition survey of the five harbours owned by Dumfries and Galloway Council and to present a costed asset management regime.
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• Industrial
  In 2002 there was a need to create a 380m extension to the existing Industrial Estate Road at Blackparks in Stranraer.
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• Junction Improvements
  As part of the £2.9 million Dumfries Integrated Transport Initiative there was a significant element of the work on the introduction of a SCOOT bus priority traffic control system. Prior to introduction of the new traffic control system traffic management arrangements were revised at local junctions.
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• Leisure
  Engineering Services designed and supervised the construction of the Dumfries Skate Park, which involved a topographical survey, ground investigation, submission of planning application and detailed drawings.
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• Pedestrianisation
  A number of local pedestrianisation schemes have been undertaken to improve access and safety for residents and visitors in various towns across the region.
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• Properties
  A number of structural surveys have been carried out on domestic and commercial properties across Dumfries and Galloway.
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• Retaining Walls
  Retaining walls often play an integral role in ensuring that transport links, buildings and other structures across the region aren't affected by changes in environmental conditions nearby.
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• Roads
  Roads in the local area are continually monitored for safety and reliability. As a result improvement schemes are often put in place. Engineering Design have carried out work on the design, contract preparation and site supervision of numerous schemes.
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• Specialist Services
  DGDesign is able to offer a range of specialist services for clients. These include route action studies through to ground investigation services amongst other things.
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• Street Lighting
  Responsible for the management and maintenance of the Council's street lighting stock. We work closely with Local Services to identify lighting faults and endeavour to repair within the Council's target repair time.
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• Traffic Calming
  The Safer Routes to School scheme at Castle Douglas Primary improved safety and addressed concerns raised by members of the public and the School Board on indiscriminate parking, difficulties with bus manoeuvres, inadequate signing, vehicle speeds and traffic volumes during school time.
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