THE installation of new public toilets across parks in Edinburgh is underway, with the first unit delivered to the Meadows last week.
Modular toilet units will be introduced in the Meadows, Leith Links, and Inverleith Park, with the work coming as part of the City of Edinburgh Council‘s ongoing plans to boost accessibility and inclusivity in the capital’s public spaces.
Each modular toilet unit is designed to be accessible and private. The new facilities will include three family accessible cubicles, one accessible toilet, a changing places toilet, an outdoor water fountain, eco-friendly sedum roofs to support biodiversity, LED lighting and CCTV, and an anti-vandal roof and water-efficient management system.
Work is nearing completion on the installation at the Meadows, with a boardwalk structure installed to provide access while protecting tree roots. The next steps will be connecting the unit to electric, water, and sewer utility networks.
Meanwhile, work in Inverleith Park is progressing with excavation for a concrete base currently in progress, and construction at Leith Links expected to begin within the next week.
Culture and communities convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, Val Walker, said, “The Edinburgh Public Toilets in Parks project is designed to provide long-term, sustainable public amenities that enhance inclusivity for all. Our goal is to create facilities that are welcoming, safe, and clean setting a new standard for public toilet development throughout the city. This includes the installation of Changing Places toilets for individuals with complex needs. The new public toilets will be free of charge, offering an accessible and convenient option for all park visitors.”
