South Ayrshire Council has reached an agreement to invest nearly £329m into various capital projects over the upcoming 12-year period.

These large-scale, non-recurring investments are designed to enhance the region's long-term assets and facilities.

Significant allocations within the programme include approximately £32m for the new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Centre over the next three years, where on-site works have recently commenced. Leisure and tourism also feature prominently, with £11m designated for the refurbishment of the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr and £5.4m for the Troon Leisure Club. The Troon project includes SALIX Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding, with the majority of the expenditure scheduled for this year. Additionally, nearly £4.5m is earmarked for golf course improvements, while over £2.4m will support regeneration efforts in Maybole.

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The council has also set aside nearly £40m for the Ayrshire Growth Deal. These funds are intended to bolster commercial infrastructure surrounding Prestwick Airport, though this specific initiative would require further investment from the private sector.

Broader infrastructure and digital improvements are also central to the plan. Over the next 12 years, more than £30m will be invested in roads and infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity, alongside spending on ICT to improve customer interactions.

Councillor Ian Davis, Policy Lead for Finance and Corporate Services for South Ayrshire Council said: "Despite significant budget pressures, we're committed to funding high-profile projects over the next 12 years. We've always invested heavily in capital projects with major schemes like the new Girvan Primary School being one of the latest.

"We continue to invest in our communities and are spending on ICT to help improve customer interactions. We're also set to invest over £30m over the next 12 years on roads and infrastructure to help improve connectivity.

"Due to the current economic pressures, this is an ambitious Capital Investment Programme, but I think it will help South Ayrshire to flourish."