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Article: Bridge bosses take positive view of visitor centre plan for empty offices

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Evening News - Scotland
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April 17, 2008
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AN office block built just two years ago to handle the Forth Road Bridge tolls is set to be finally put into use - as a visitor attraction.

Bridge bosses want to make more of the spectacular views of both bridges from their headquarters in South Queensferry.

They are planning a GBP 1 million revamp of the rundown car park which would see a new surface, landscaping and picnic areas installed in a bid to make the most of the area. A new cafe is also planned for an empty retail unit next to the car park.

And there are also proposals to convert the unused office block next to the FETA headquarters into a bridges visitor centre. The

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