A historic former West Lothian brickworks site could include a huge new play park after plans were submitted to the council. The proposals also include a huge waterpark with activities such as wakeboarding and an over-water tight rope course.
The site, at Winchburgh Brickworks, which also sits adjacent to the Union Canal, is subject to the proposals for Daisy Park, which has been created with the community in mind. The plans bear in mind the historic aspect of the site and also retain major areas of biodiversity.
Winchburgh is also set to welcome a new marina, schools and just shy of 4,000 homes that will form a new community, with Daisy Park the latest venture intertwined in the £1 billion 'futuristic neighbourhood'.
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The park will also include a wild learning garden and viewing points across to the Forth bridges. It is thought that the park would become an area for families and children to meet, as well as provide connections across the whole of the community in the form of foot and cycle paths.
John Hamilton, Chief Executive, Winchburgh Developments Ltd, commented: “This isn’t just another new park for the community. Its design has been significantly influenced by the community too. The plans have been subject to extensive consultation and the proposals that are going in for approval reflect the feedback that we had from many Winchburgh residents.
"Some of the locals still remember the brickworks when it was operational and we know many of them are looking forward to seeing the old industrial site take on a new lease of life.”
Also part of the plans for Winchburgh's new community space, a new adventure waterpark, Wild Shore, will also be welcomed to the site. The company, who already operates parks in Dundee, Liverpool and New Brighton, are set to develop a new facility within the park and create a major water-based visitor attraction.
The park will become home to award-winning water adventure activities including cable wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and for the first time in Scotland - their unique floating ropes course over water – Aqua Chimp. The facilities will also include changing rooms and a café.
Callum Mark, Director, Wild Shore, said: “‘We are delighted that the planning application has been submitted.
"The community consultation has been an invaluable exercise in gaining a unique insight into the village’s history, exciting future and the strong community driving expansion and change.
"We have been blown away by the support the project has received and can’t wait to start working with local schools, youth groups, voluntary organisations and the wider community to create a truly special facility for Winchburgh and beyond.”
Spanning 352 hectares, Winchburgh is one of the largest placemaking projects currently underway in the UK delivering at least 3,800 homes, improved transport links, employment opportunities, schools and outdoor spaces.
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