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During the summer, postboxes at Fraser Avenue and Capelrig Road, were covered in black bin bags and removed from service.
A statement that was placed on each of the postboxes which stated, “Out of service: Automated system, coming soon.”
The new upgraded solar-powered postboxes will allow local residents to send and return labelled parcels, provided the size is similar to that of a shoebox, for the first time.
Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, welcomed the installation and said: “The opportunity to send letters, birthday cards, various forms and other materials by post remains critical for many local residents in Newton Mearns.
“As such, it is vital that easily accessible postboxes continue to be present on street corners, residential areas and local walking routes.
“I am very pleased to see that the new digital postboxes have been installed at Fraser Avenue and Capelrig Road.”
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At Fraser Avenue, the postbox is situated near the top of the odd-numbered section of the street and in close proximity to Fruin Avenue.
The postbox on Capelrig Road is located directly outside of Crookfur Primary School and across the road from Eastwood High.
Royal Mail are rolling out a total of 3,500 new high-tech postboxes throughout the UK.
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“Other local streets are also part of the digital rollout and more of the high-tech postboxes should be popping up in different parts of Eastwood,” added Mr Carlaw.
