South Lanarkshire community centre set for £1m investment

Community facilities in Rutherglen are to be transformed with a major £1m investment.Springhall Community Centre will undergo a full refurbishment, including a new inviting entrance area with reception desk, community hall, meeting and training facilities, IT suite and a new library.The library will be fully accessible to everyone on ground level and will offer access to the latest books and newspapers in both traditional paper format and electronically.A full community led programme of activities for children and adults will be on offer, along with a new and exciting digital support programme which will offer the community access to Wi-Fi, the internet and the opportunity to see the latest 3D technology.The project, funded by South Lanarkshire Council with a £300,000 contribution from Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, is an innovative solution to develop a public asset.It will support economic growth and facilitate joint working and allow development of integrated flexible training, learning and community facilities which will support economic and social regeneration.The community hall and library refurbishment is a key priority in the Our Place Our Plan Neighbourhood Plan which, by bringing all community planning partners and the local community together, has set out residents priorities in the Springhall and Whitlawburn area over the next 10 years.