Planning permission in principle has been granted, subject to conditions, for the proposed feature at Overlee Park in Clarkston, which comes with a hefty price tag.
Planning documents describe the facility as an asphalt “purpose-built track for cycling, scooters, skateboarding etc and wheelchair accessible” with a “circuit of mounds, banked turns and features”.
Now, Netherlee and Stamperland Community Council (NSCC), who have been working with key stakeholders and the community to bring the project to fruition, have started a Crowdfunder.
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NSCC said: “We have some major funding secured and are looking for your help to reach our goal of approximately £360,000 to turn this into a reality.
“First things first, what is a pump track? Put simply, it is a track that is suitable for all wheels – skateboards, blades, bikes and more.
“It will be an inclusive facility which promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.
“With this facility we are confident that this will provide more than just a track. It will be an asset that the whole community can use.
“It will be a safe space to practice all wheeled activities and free to use.”
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Among the funding secured is £100,000 from Sportscotland and £68,800 from the Scottish Government Place Based Investment Programme.
In March the council, who submitted the planning application, agreed to back the project to the tune of £87,379 after the project was proposed by NSCC.
“We are incredibly grateful to Stamperland Residents Association who have donated £5,000 towards our funding target,” added NSCC.
“We are in the process of seeking further funding to meet the full cost of the facility and will update (our Crowdfunder) page with our progress as well as through our social media channels.”
According to planning documents, the design will be developed to maximise the use of the allocated space and the features will range between 0.4 metres and 1.8 metres in height.
The track will occupy approximately 1500 square metres of the park with the track itself measuring 200 metres in length.
A three-metre safety buffer will be maintained around the perimeter of the track with a rest area.
The council, which already looks after a nearby play park and owns the playing fields, will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the facility.
“Please donate if you can and share widely to help bring this exciting new facility to the area,” urged the community council.
“Any support is so appreciated and will help make this facility the best it can be.”
To donate, click here.