Area’s youngsters will get on their bikes in £200k project

People were this week being invited to have their say on plans for a new community facility for young people in Craigneuk

North Lanarkshire Council have been awarded £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund to transform the site area behind the railway line into a vibrant community resource, including a cycle track and pathway.

And members of the Craigneuk community are being encouraged to get involved to ensure the success of the project.

The Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT) will deliver the project, which will also include improvements to the woodland and paths in Wishawhill Wood.

The new recreational facility is aimed at providing the whole community, but in particular teenagers and young people, with a valuable space, and current plans feature a bike track with the possibility of a pump track as well.

CSGNT are hosting a series of public consultations to ensure there is interest and demand for the bike track and that the best possible facility is created to meet the needs and aspirations of the community.

A discussion session will be held in Berryhill Primary School Thursday, August 25, 1pm-4pm

There will be feedback and further community involvement following on from these discussions, with the opportunity to be involved in the design and delivery of this project alongside associated events and art projects.

A positive community response to the project will see its delivery by the Spring of 2017.

For further information about the project, please contact Mike Batley at CSGNT on 01501 824 794 or Mike.Batley@ csgnt.org.uk