£3.2m investment to improve West Dunbartonshire play facilities

Over £3 million is being invested developing new play parks for young people across West Dunbartonshire to enjoy.A series of new play areas have already been created at a cost of £1m and councillors approved plans for a further £2.2m of projects which will enhance play facilities at an additional 23 sites.The next phase of developments, which are being funded from money set aside for community improvements in this year’s budget, include new play areas in New Bonhill, Haldane, Christie Park, Tullichewan, Dumbarton Common, Overburn, St Helena Crescent, Goldenhill Park and Linnvale.This will be followed by a further phase including a new play area in Balloch, a skate park in Bonhill and a new all-weather games area in Goldenhill Park. Residents in the areas where these improvements are planned will be asked for their feedback on the proposals and, if there is community support, work is scheduled to begin in the next 18 months.A new skate park is planned for Dillichip Park while the Multi Use Games Area in Castlehill will be upgraded and an all weather sports area will be created at Goldenhill MUGA.Work will begin on the projects once the procurement process is complete.