WEST Lothian locals are to be given the chance to view and comment on proposals for a £10 million countryside leisure park at the former Couston Quarry.
SRD Rural Ltd is behind the plans for Couston Country and Water Park, which would include water-based activities, adventure playgrounds, restaurant and café facilities, and an outdoor event space for historical enactments and nature displays.
Luxury short stay eco-lodges and houseboats, in addition to those already on site, are also part of the plans to revitalise the location. SRD Rural Ltd added that the site would be an ‘attractive’ and ‘compelling’ destination for visitors.
The firm continued by explaining that, with an absence of similar attractions in the area, the development would also bring a ‘significant’ boost to tourism in West Lothian, and it is anticipated that the £10 million investment would create around 65 jobs onsite, with an additional number created offsite.
The public consultation event will be held in the Bridgehouse Village Hall on Tuesday 24 October between 4.00pm and 7:30pm. Those with questions, comments, or feedback on the proposals are invited to attend the event, which will feature representatives from the project team.
A spokesperson for SRD Rural said, “We are very excited to bring forward our exciting proposals for Couston Country and Water Park, which amounts to a £10 million investment in West Lothian, creating around 65 onsite jobs and with a countless number created offsite.
“Couston Country and Water Park will be a highly attractive destination for families and others looking to enjoy the great outdoors and enjoy Scotland’s history in an exciting and creative way.
“Even though our proposals are at a very early stage, early and sustained engagement and consultation is very important to us at SRD Rural, and public consultation events such as this are a key part of this commitment.”
