Unused funds are a boost for new playpark plans in Glenrothes
A swing in a budget allocation has been agreed which is set to help plans for a new play park in Glenrothes come to fruition.
Members of Glenrothes Area Committee agreed a request to reallocate £50,000 of ‘Improving Health Through Leisure & Sport’ funding which had been allocated for a play area in Lyle Avenue.
A report explained that the money was originally awarded in 2019 but the improvement plans never came to fruition.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, including the COVID-19 pandemic, market volatility, and resource constraints, the project was not delivered,” it stated. “There is no current concept design, or active community group to currently support the play area development at Lyle Avenue. However, it remains a site for future investment within the scope of the play spaces strategy.
“Reallocating the funding to Crathes Close will contribute to the funding required for the new play park and enable match funding opportunities with active local community groups and community council.
“Concept designs have been produced and are ready for public consultation in readiness for potential delivery in 26/27 subject to full funding.”
Capital project manager Louise Whyte added: “Although the capital allocation was a historical allocation, it could be better used now supporting Crathes Close for the development and delivery in 2026/27 all being well.”. in allocation.