A new and improved playpark has been completed in Stewarton.

The work was carried out as part of the local authority's investment programme in local parks and playparks.

A fund of £0.825m has been set aside for Phase three of the improvement programme in East Ayrshire, which will allow the Council to ensure play equipment is in good condition, as well as having the opportunity to build new playparks in the area.

The new playparks, within phase three of the improvement programme, are:

• Strandhead, Stewarton – due to be completed by the start of November

• Lindsay Park, Crosshouse – work started on Monday 21 October and is due to be completed mid November

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• Carron Avenue, Kilmarnock – work starts on Monday 4 November and is due to be completed by the end of November

• Picken Avenue, Kilmarnock – work starts on Monday 25 November and is due to be completed by mid December

• Liffnock Park, Hurlford – work starts on Monday 6 January and is due to be completed by mid January.

In addition to the above, adult fitness equipment has been installed in Kay Park, Kilmarnock and Howard Park, Kilmarnock.

Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council said: "Our young people are absolutely delighted with their new playpark which has been taking shape over the last couple of weeks.

"Studies show that play is essential to child development and also to health improvement – it encourages children to be fit and healthy and also helps them learn and build confidence. This programme, funded by the Council, will positively affect every community in East Ayrshrire and not just our young people.

"We have also installed fitness equipment for adults in the Kay Park and the Howard Park in Kilmarnock."

(JP/IT)