Work is forging ahead on a new sporting facility in East Dunbartonshire and offers are now being invited to lease it on a long-term basis.
The Council is captaining a team of partners to create Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex on a derelict brownfield site to the west of Park Burn, in the Southbank area of the town.
Robertson Construction has been contracted to deliver the new asset, which will offer high-quality sporting facilities - including community access.
Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex is due for completion this autumn and will include:
- A full-size, artificial 3G sports pitch with floodlighting, which can divide into three seven-a-side pitches
- Main Stand and VIP Stand spectator seating (total of 302 seats), including integrated viewing facilities for people with disabilities
- Pavilion building, including changing facilities, reception area with small café/bar space, kitchen and toilets
- Car parking, including spaces for people with disabilities, electric car charging points and bike stands.
The Council is inviting offers to lease the facility (on a full repairing and insuring basis) for an initial 25-year period. The lessee will be required to provide school and community access. All offers must be accompanied by a business plan.
The closing date is 22 August 2022. Full terms and conditions are available by calling 0141 578 8610 / 07917 193291 or emailing david.carracher@eastdunbarton.gov.uk / fiona.mclay@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
You can also visit The Kirkintilloch Community SportsComplex webpage
Councillor Gordan Low, Leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, said, "I'm pleased to confirm that work is progressing to deliver the new Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex. The Council is now in a position to invite offers to lease the facility on a long-term basis.
"The complex will support our Local Outcomes Improvement Plan - specifically health - helping to provide sporting opportunities to local schools, and community organisations and groups."
The facility is being created within the Major Works Scotland & Construction Framework provided by SCAPE Scotland, a public-sector owned procurement specialist.
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