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A green energy generating project at Strathclyde Park that could generate heat for homes in the vicinity has been granted initial funding.

The project would involve the installation of a water source heat pump in Strathclyde Loch and solar canopies in the car parks to generate electricity, as well as energy generating public art.

It has been selected for support from the Green Growth Accelerator Programme, run by the Scottish Government and COSLA.

North Lanarkshire Council’s Green Park, Green Power, Green Neighbourhood project has been granted initial funding to develop a business case to harness power to generate low-carbon heat for nearby homes, industry and public buildings.

Councillor Michael Mcpake, environment and transportation committee convener, said: “It supports our ambitious plans to transform the park into a world-class, low-carbon ‘Park of the Future’, with facilities for local residents and elite athletes. It will also make a significant contribution to our commitment to address climate change.”