A consultation has been launched on plans for the build of a community campus in Queensferry.
Plans for the project include a new early years centre at the north end of Burgess Park, enhanced green space and an extension of Burgess Park, moving an improved and larger Queensferry library to the campus, more classrooms at Queensferry Primary School, and expanding its playground space.
The proposals for the hub are part of the Queensferry living well locally project to help make Queensferry greener, healthier and safer for everyone. The project aligns with the 20-minute neighbourhood strategy to help local people meet most of their daily needs within a short walk, wheel or cycle from their home.
Councillor Val Walker, City of Edinburgh Council culture and communities convener, said, “With Queensferry’s population continuing to grow, we need more school places to meet demand, while some of our existing community buildings are reaching the end of their usable life and are no longer fit for purpose. We firmly believe that doing nothing is not an option, and we need to invest in local community facilities for today and tomorrow. We are looking to deliver this through a place-based approach that reflects what people in the area want and need.
“We are keen to hear from as many people as possible who use services in the area. The proposals have been designed partly using the feedback from previous engagement, but we need to make sure they work for everyone. This consultation is a fantastic opportunity to make sure people’s views are heard and considered when plans are developed in more detail.”
The survey on the proposals is available here.
