Work on an ambitious new £8.2 million athletics hub in Ayr will start later this month, South Ayrshire Council has confirmed.
Heron Bros will begin work on the landmark project in Craigie soon with construction taking around a year to complete.
The new athletics hub, which will replace the rundown Dam Park, will feature some of the best sporting facilities around – with an eight-lane, 400m running track; 60m indoor running track and a field events area.
The facility will also boast a 3G all-weather pitch along with fully accessible changing areas.
As a result, the town will be able to host more top-class national sporting events.
A purpose built all-seated grandstand is also part of the project.
The hub, located on the former college site next to Ayr Academy, will have good access to the local roads network and on-site parking will also be available.
Council leader Peter Henderson, chair of the project steering group, said: “I am delighted that work on this fantastic athletics facility is set to begin soon.
“It will become not only a focal point for sporting achievement in South Ayrshire, it will also encourage the wider public to get active, providing them with further opportunity locally to grow well, live well and age well.
“This project demonstrates partnership working at its best.”
He added: “With the support and input of Ayr Seaforth Athletics Club, Ayr Rugby Club, Ayr United Football Academy, University of the West of Scotland and Ayrshire College, we know that we will have the best athletics facility possible.”
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