Plans to upscale Cambuslang cycle park submitted to the council

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Plans are underway to expand Clyde Cycle Park in Cambuslang to provide more facilities for bikers.A planning application was submitted to South Lanarkshire council on March 4 to scale up the park.The existing park, which is the first phase, includes a 250-metre cycle track, two modular buildings, a small car park and a footpath and cycle-path.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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