Work is continuing on the second phase of development work at Inshes District Park in Inverness.

The £580,000 project is being carried out by P1 Solutions Ltd of Edinburgh and works are nearing completion, with an official opening ceremony to take place on Wednesday, 27 June.

Construction began on site in February and has involved building an entrance plaza to form a gathering place at the access from Stevenson Road, as well as a path that meanders through the site from the entrance on Stevenson Road to the existing footbridge over Inshes Road. Also included is a 20-space car park, lighting and earthworks to form areas of open space.


Provost Helen Carmichael said: "Since the first phase north of Stevenson Road was completed in 2012 Inshes Park has become a terrific asset to the local community and is very popular with cyclists, walkers and families.

"The Phase 2 works have extended and greatly enhanced the green open space in this fast developing area of the city and I am particularly pleased that developer contributions have been put to such good use as there is a growing awareness of the value of open spaces for health and social wellbeing. I'm really looking forward to joining pupils, my fellow councillors and guests to celebrate it's completion."

(LM)