£500,000 proposal to overhaul rural town centre

ALYTH town centre is poised for a £500,000 overhaul.

Perth and Kinross Council has unveiled a package of proposals for the east Perthshire town, which was left submerged after flooding in 2015.

The Placecheck plan aims to make the square pedestrianfriendly with wider pavements and dropped kerbs. Bus access and boarding facilities will be improved, while the number of parking spaces will be retained.

New power points for “event” lighting will also be installed.

The local authority has now put the work out to tender, inviting firms to register their interest.

A council spokesman said: “Bidders will be required to provide examples of works carried out in the past five years that demonstrate they have the relevant experience.

“The examples should demonstrate the tenderer has experience of carrying out public realm works similar to those required for the project including pavement and carriageway reconstruction.”

He added: “At present, a car park, minor road and bus stop dominate the town centre.

“The overall aim is to create a central flexible public space that can be adapted to suit a variety of community needs, such as events, while providing good pedestrian and disabled access and still maintaining the same number of parking spaces.”

Once approved, work could begin later this summer and last for about three months. A planning application is also being drawn up and is expected to be submitted in the coming weeks.

Alyth town centre is poised for a revamp.