Lanarkshire playpark and village hall to benefit from windfarm money

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A park in Avondale is to be transformed thanks to funding from the council-administered Renewable Energy Fund (REF).And a village hall in the same area will also be upgraded, with money also coming from the REF.Sandford and Upper Avondale Community Council have been awarded £61,066 to develop an inclusive playpark, including inclusive play equipment, accessible gate and access pathway within the Gilmourton Park area, with facilities for all ages and abilities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The plans for the park also include picnic areas, tree planting and improved pathways thereby ensuring it is an attractive, year-round location for local children, families and other residents to use.Furthermore, Sandford Village Hall Association have been awarded £49,167 to refurbish the hall and comply with disability access.Construction and refurbishment works will include a disabled access toilet, replacement internal doors and standards to comply with wheelchair access, replacement windows, interior decor improvements and a parking area with wheelchair access and egress paths.Chairman of the community and enterprise resources committee, Councillor Robert Brown said: “Both of these projects are tremendous news for people who stay in the Sandford area, and the wider community.“Once complete, the park