Construction work on an exciting new facility for bikers and scooter riders has started in Calderglen Country Park.
A pump track is currently being built in the East Kilbride beauty spot “to enhance to existing family and recreation offer”.
The purpose built, small, looped circuit with smooth hills and banked turns is designed specially for bikes and scooters. The track is designed so users can build momentum through the smooth hills and banked turns as they move around the circuit.
For safety reasons, the main children’s play area at Calderglen will be closed for up to 14 weeks to enable construction access to the site.
South Lanarkshire Council say the final design has been developed to cater particularly for children, including those who are new to riding bikes and scooters, provide a variety of features and riding experiences suitable for different skill levels, incorporate a looped track layout with interconnected features, allowing multiple routes and ways to use the facility and to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for riders of all abilities.
Executive Director of Community and Enterprise Resources, Kevin Carr, said: “This new pump track will be an excellent addition to Calderglen’s existing facilities, giving families and visitors an accessible, safe and enjoyable place to get active, develop their cycling and scootering skills, and enjoy the outdoors.
“It will also support our wider ambitions to enhance Calderglen Country Park for the whole community.
“The project includes the construction of a new access path linking visitors to the pump track.
“The new pump track has been identified as an important project for the wider Calderglen Country Park Masterplan.”
Work started on the site on Monday, August 31.
The playpark will reopen temporarily for the September weekend (Friday 25th to Monday 28th inclusive) and October week (Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th inclusive) for use during the school holidays.