A new civic plaza, garden and outdoor events area has opened at the entrance to Erskine Sports Centre, creating a central gathering place for the community.

The site includes an events space, recreational greenspace and a garden, with seating and a natural play area. It is connected by upgraded, more welcoming walking routes linking the town centre's shops with the sports and medical centre, and extending towards the nearby waterfront.

The final layout was developed following engagement with local people, whose suggestions led to the inclusion of natural play features, better lighting along paths, infrastructure to support a Christmas tree, and boundary fencing and hedging.

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Part of a broader package of investment in Erskine town centre, the flexible new public space is intended to support community activity and improve the local environment.

Councillor Andy Steel, Convener of Renfrewshire Council's Economy and Regeneration Policy Board, said: "It's great to see that the new Erskine civic plaza, garden and events space is now complete. Residents told us the area was lacking a civic space for events to be held, and we worked closely with them to develop the final designs for this new space.

"The new plaza, garden and events space will create opportunities for the local community to come together, hold markets and events.

"We're working hard to support the regeneration of our towns and villages, and this significant investment will make a positive difference to Erskine and everyone who lives here."

The project was funded by Renfrewshire Council, the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and the Scottish Government's Place Based Investment Programme.