Town centre projects given the green light

A number of local improvement projects in Midlothian have been given the go-ahead with funding from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund.

Projects

£331,000 has been earmarked for the projects, which were agreed at a meeting of the full Council held on Tuesday (23 February). They include regeneration work at Jarnac Court, Dalkeith (£160,000); improvements at Welfare Park, Newtongrange (£130,000); the provision of additional litter and salt bins across Midlothian (£34,700) and new lighting at Ironmills, Dalkeith (£6000).

Regeneration

The regeneration of Jarnac Court is aimed at helping revitalise Dalkeith town centre and will include painting work, improved lighting, new seating and paving repairs. At Ironmills, two additional street lights will be installed on a remote footpath leading to premises there, to improve safety and security.

Local park

At Welfare Park in Newtongrange, a new play area will be provided, along with new lighting and pathway improvements.

New bins

A new style of street litter bin - designed to properly capture litter and reduce the potential for wind-blown waste - will be installed at locations across Midlothian. More salt and grit bins will also be provided to help communities deal with winter weather conditions.

Completion

Contracts for the work will be awarded by the end of next month, with all four projects due to be completed by September.