THE Charles Anderson mural has been successfully removed and saved as part of the £24 million project to revamp Greenock town centre.
The artwork had featured on the gable end of the Hector McNeil Building in Clyde Square, which is being demolished. The mural consists of six individual panels, which have now been successfully removed intact.
An Inverclyde Council spokesperson said, “The frieze, designed by Charles Anderson in 1970 out of fibreglass, is a popular local cultural asset and planning to retain the artwork has been considerable.
“The preserved artwork will now be safely stored until a future location is confirmed. Two further Charles Anderson murals from inside Hector McNeil House have already been successfully removed and stored.”
A spokesperson from the project’s main contractor, Balfour Beatty, commented, “As part of the Greenock Town Centre redevelopment works, Balfour Beatty is committed to ensuring that any existing artwork of cultural and community significance is treated with the utmost care and respect.
“The safe removal, protection and preservation of the Charles Anderson mural have been prioritised, recognising its importance as a community asset and its potential for future re‑use.
“This approach reflects our wider commitment to working collaboratively with Inverclyde Council and local stakeholders to protect local heritage and deliver long‑term social value alongside the physical transformation of Greenock Town Centre.”
