Lottery funding for Irvine community hub

A £1.1 million lottery award will help towards the construction of a new community hub in Irvine.Fullarton Community Association will receive £1,127,389 to build the new centre which will feature a series of facilities for the local community, including doctor’s surgery, multi-purpose hall and community café.In addition to the Big Lottery funding, Irvine Bay Regeneration Company has pledged £650,000 towards the project while North Ayrshire Council and other partners will also provide community development support as well as financial backing towards the overall £1.8 million cost.Fullarton Community Association which help fund the new Fullarton Community Hub to be built on the site of the existing ageing centre in Irvine. The project will include a designated youth club space, a training kitchen, community cafe, multi-purpose hall, community garden, games area, informal meeting areas and office space as well as housing a relocated doctor’s surgery and pharmacy.