Playparks to benefit from new investment
Several playparks across the Black Isle and Cromarty Firth Wards are set to benefit from a new round of investment as The Highland Council allocates funding through its Capital Programme and other key sources including The Scottish Government Play Park Renewal Fund.
The funding supports essential upgrades to equipment and safety surfacing across selected sites, with priorities identified based on condition surveys and local feedback.
At the recent meeting of the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee, Members agreed to a detailed programme of works to improve and refurbish local play facilities.
Members agreed £182,294 to be allocated for the following projects:
Ward 6 Cromarty Firth (£107,500):
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Teandallon, Evanton - creation of a sensory area with path, install cable way and roundabout £25,000;
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Novar Crescent, Evanton - creation of two landscaped mound to install previously purchased items £5,500;
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Milnafua, Alness - install an inclusive roundabout £5,500;
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Saltburn, lnvergordon - surfacing upgrades and installation of a trim trail £24,000;
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Averon, Alness - install an inclusive roundabout at £5,000;
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Kirkside, Alness - install a single point swing and seesaw £17,500; and
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Firhill, Alness - install a junior multiunit £25,000
Ward 9 Black Isle (£74,794):
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Munlochy - install springy toy and climber £2,550;
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Townlands Park, Cromarty- install climber and new fence with gate £6,000;
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Football Park, Cromarty- install calisthenic unit and install table tennis table £11,277;
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Culbokie Recreation Park - install double cableway, large trampoline and spinner £26,023;
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Gollanhead, Rosemarkie - install basketball stand with hard standing £4,600
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Resolis - new fence £100; and
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King George V. Road - roller and zipline cableway £24,244
Chair of the Black Isle and Easter Ross Committee, Councillor Lyndsey Johnston welcomed the investment: “This is great news for our communities. Playparks are vital spaces that help promote physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor play for children and families. The funding we’ve secured – will make a real difference. We’re pleased to be responding to local needs and investing in areas where the community will really feel the benefit.”
Work will now begin to finalise site-specific improvements, with local Community Councils and groups invited to contribute to the process. The Council will ensure that all equipment meets modern standards and prioritises inclusive play opportunities wherever possible.
The investment forms part of the Council’s wider commitment to improving public spaces and infrastructure through its Place-Based Investment approach, supporting sustainable development in local communities.