Latest phase of Provost Walk officially open
The £260,000 project to upgrade the Provost Walk in Auchterarder from a muddy and uneven track to a modern, multi-user path will be officially opened tomorrow (Saturday).
Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) invite members of the local community and surrounding areas to celebrate the completion of phase two of the project and highlight the exciting next phase of the upgrade, which will get underway in the autumn.
The walkway has been made more suitable for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users.
The launch starts at 2pm with a stroll, starting at the Jubilee Public Park on Western Road, along 576 metres of the upgraded path with a glimpse of the adjoining 1100m section of path which will be upgraded in phase three.
PKCT manager Morag Watson said: “The overwhelming support we’ve had from the local community and funders for the Provost Walk project has been very encouraging and enjoyable.
“The lights placed along the new path mean the local community can continue to use the path safely after dark and as the days get shorter in the autumn and winter months.
“The gentle curves of the upgraded path allow for better access to the path, and the placement of benches will allow visitors to take a break and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of the area.
“Our communities officer Bid Strachan, has done a wonderful job delivering this great new amenity.”
Dave Keane, community links manager with Sustrans Scotland added:“This upgrade to Provost Walk is just one of the improvements to the path network in Auchterarder, which we hope will encourage more residents and visitors to the town to travel by foot Joanne and Faith Robinson enjoy the newly upgraded section of the Provost Walk Path
or by bike. The project has involved a great number of partners working together and we look forward to continuing to support this partnership in the coming year.”
Phase two of the upgrade was funded by the Scottish Government through Sustrans Scotland’s Community Links grant programme, the Auchterarder Common Good Fund and money raised by the Auchterarder Community Sports and Recreation Core Path Working Group – a local community group.