Kirkcaldy Council has announced that a range of outdoor improvements for the local area have been agreed by the Kirkcaldy Area Committee.

Phase two of the Kirkcaldy Area Play Park Programme was awarded £155,000 and will contribute towards four wider play park refurbishment projects. The money will contribute towards refits at Dunnikier Park, Ravenscraig Park, Nethergate Play Park in Kinghorn and Auchtertool Play Park.

The Area Capital Budget will contribute £20,000 towards the cost of a Golf Development Centre at Dunnikier Park. The project will see the development of a six-hole junior / beginner golf facility by Fife Golf Trust who manage and maintain the course for Fife Council.

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Partner funding has already been secured from Dunnikier Park Golf Club, Fife Golf Trust and Scottish Golf. Work on the course will be carried out by Fife Golf Trust over the winter months.

£20,000 was also agreed towards the wider Middleden Bike Trails project. Recent woodland management works in the area means that there are now opportunities to extend and enhance the facilities available. Whilst some of the work will be undertaken by club members, local youth groups and community volunteers, the funding will be used towards appointing an expert trail designer and for construction materials.

Funding was also agreed for tree lighting at Townhead Park to be installed, to enhance the gateway to Dysart, as part of a community led project to improve the area.

Convener of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee Cllr Neil Crooks said: "It's encouraging to see the progress being made here from good partnership working. They'll help to open up access to sport and outdoor play for more local people. These are fantastic community-led projects that will go a long way towards improving some of the outdoor facilities on our doorstep."