Residents, companies and group teams can again a funding bid for a brand new group hub in Renfrew city centre.
Renfrewshire Council has developed preliminary proposals, which are actually being shared with the general public forward of an software to the Levelling Up fund this summer time.
The plans set out the refurbishment of the vacant former police station and enhancements at Renfrew Victory Baths to create a mixed group facility.
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Included within the hub proposals are higher pool services and a spa and wellness centre to improve the provide on the well-liked baths, which celebrated its centenary final yr.
There are additionally plans for the hub to have a regional dance, gymnastics and health centre open for all ages and teams.
And alongside new group areas, it might home a library and studying centre with digital services, relocating Renfrew Library into the city centre.
The general public’s views will feed right into a funding software within the second spherical of the UK Authorities fund, which helps funding in native infrastructure and group belongings.
If profitable, additional detailed public session could be carried out to refine the proposals.
Chief Financial and Regeneration Officer George Hunter stated: “Growth of this city centre group hub could be a improbable facility for native residents and guests to Renfrew alike and we're eager to listen to what individuals take into consideration the preliminary plans.
“Complementing what’s on provide at Renfrew City Corridor, the hub would supply inclusive, fashionable city centre services everybody can entry, giving individuals extra causes to spend native in Renfrew and importantly make sure the long-term way forward for two well-known, historic buildings.
“The Levelling Up fund is a aggressive bid course of so we're in search of native residents, companies and group teams to finish the suggestions survey and ship their help.”
Individuals can learn extra in regards to the proposals and full the suggestions survey at www.ironsidefarrar.com/renfrew.html
Messages of help are additionally welcomed – these might be emailed to the undertaking workforce at strategyandplace@renfrewshire.gov.uk
A public exhibition can also be open at Renfrew Victory Baths together with weekends from Tuesday, Might 24 till Monday, June 6 (closed Thursday, June 2), with a drop-in session scheduled from midday to five.30pm on Wednesday, June 1 the place members of the undertaking workforce shall be obtainable to debate the proposals in individual.
The council secured greater than £38million in funding within the first spherical of the Levelling Up fund in direction of improved transport hyperlinks between Paisley and the manufacturing district AMIDS, which represented the third highest award throughout the UK.
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