FIFE Council’s £5 million project to revamp Riverside Park in Glenrothes is set to see a number of improvements across the area over the coming weeks, the local authority has said.
Funding was secured from the UK Government for the project, which has already seen extensive pond works carried out and a number of paths and walkways upgraded across the popular park.
An important phase of the project is due to commence the week beginning September 30, when equipment in the large play park on the skatepark side of the park is due to be removed. This will make way for a new £1 million replacement play park with enhanced play equipment.
The small playpark in the pondside area will be having some new equipment added in time for the October holidays starting, although there will be some disruption beforehand, the council added.
Councillor Craig Walker, convener of the Glenrothes area committee, said, “This is a huge investment in Riverside Park and we appreciate people’s patience and forbearance while work is carried out.
“I’m sure people will agree that the pond looks fantastic after the work that’s gone on there, and we’re really looking forward to seeing the further improvements that are planned come to fruition.”
Work is being done across the park is being done in sections until March 2025, with the planned programme of works being weather dependent, the council added.
