FIFE Council has appointed Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd to carry out improvement works at the old Co-op site on Dunfermline High Street.
The site has been vacant for over 30 years, with it serving as a green space for the past two decades. Following the 2018 Dunfermline Charrette and extensive community feedback, it was decided to reimagine the space.
The new design, developed by Iglu Studio, will transform the area into two connected zones: lower tier: a flexible event space perfect for farmers’ markets, performances, and community gatherings, and the upper tier: a relaxed, grassy open space ideal for informal recreation, with improved access to Bruce Street and a welcoming route from the bus station.
The budget for the transformation is £1.65 million and funding is coming from Fife Council’s capital programme, the place based investment fund, and the UK shared prosperity fund.
Councillor Altany Craik, spokesperson for finance, economy, and strategic planning, said, “Fife Council is investing in its communities; creating vibrant, inclusive places where people want to live, work and visit. By supporting regeneration, enhancing public spaces and enabling job creation, we’re laying the foundations for long-term prosperity across Fife.
“Developing Dunfermline’s city square is a key example of how we’re harnessing the city’s new status to unlock opportunities and deliver real benefits for local people.”
Airdrie-based Newlay Civil Eng Ltd will begin works in September.
