Kirkcaldy pupils add green touches to new £15million community hub
Youngsters from a Kirkcaldy primary school have been rolling up their sleeves to help shape the outside of the new £15 million Templehall Community Hub, which is currently being built by BAM Construction.
Pupils from Fair Isle Primary School have joined in planting shrubs around the site, adding greenery that will create an attractive border to the north-east of the new hub.
Councillor Ian Cameron, convener of Kirkcaldy Area Committee, said: “It’s fantastic to see local pupils getting involved in this project. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. The Templehall Community Hub is about more than just a building – it’s about creating a vibrant, sustainable environment that reflects the needs and aspirations of local people.”
Councillor Jan Wincott, environment spokesperson, added: “Biodiversity and climate action are central to everything we do. By involving young people in planting and greening projects, we’re not only improving local habitats but also inspiring the next generation to take pride in their environment. This is a great example of how we can work together to tackle the climate emergency.”
This work is part of a wider collaboration. Fife Council and BAM are working with Fife Climate Forest – a partnership dedicated to protecting existing trees and planting new ones.
Work started on the new hub in April , and it will become the new home of several services. It is being built on the site of the former Argos Centre, and will eventually house the local office; the current Argos Centre facilities; and Templehall Library, has been about 15 years in the making.
Weather permitting, it is hoped that the bub will be completed in summer 2026.