Exciting plans for a new leisure centre and theatre in Giffnock are up for council approval, promising to enhance local amenities and community life.
They had a project approved back in 2022, but costs shot up due to inflation. Now, they’re looking at a £56 million plan. This new facility will have a big swimming pool, a smaller training pool, and a games hall.
Plus, there will be fitness studios and a café. The theatre will feature a 364-seat auditorium and a smaller studio theatre. Sounds pretty cool, right?
The council is pushing for approval at a meeting this Wednesday. But not everyone is on board. The parent council of St Ninian’s High School has raised concerns about parking and safety.
They feel students weren’t consulted enough and worry about losing green space. On the flip side, local MSP Jackson Carlaw believes the new facility is much needed.
He argues it’s better to build close to the existing centre rather than on a greenfield site. The council thinks this project will really improve Eastwood Park and the area overall.
However, there are worries about traffic during construction. The council says they’ll manage it to keep things safe for everyone. They also plan to plant more trees than they’ll remove, which is a plus.
So, it looks like this project could be a game-changer for the community. Let’s see what happens at the meeting!
