Leverburgh playpark plans get the go-ahead

From Leverburgh Playpark Committee

The newly formed Leverburgh Playpark Committee is delighted to announce that they have reached their fundraising target of £30,000 allowing works to commence imminently on the new park.

Due to extra funds being identified by CNES (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar), the authority will now cover the cost of the purchase and installation of both Phase One and Two.

This will allow the £30,000 raised locally, through generous donations from individuals and businesses, to be used to facilitate a 3rd phase.

These works will include the refurbishment of pre-existing play equipment, ground works, a new perimeter fence and a comprehen-sive maintenance schedule to ensure the new equipment is looked after for the years to come.

The Playpark Committee would like to express their thanks to all who

donated to the fundraising appeal. No matter the size of donation, every penny contributed has ensured that a new playpark for the children of South Harris will now become a reality. To have raised £30,000 in such a short space of time, in what is a difficult climate for all, is nothing short of incredible and is testament to the generosity of the businesses and individuals involved.

Once a timescale is received for the commencement of works, this will be shared via the Leverburgh Playpark page on Facebook.

Anyone wishing to offer further support to the project, be this practical, via the committee or otherwise, can get in touch: leverburghplaypark@hotmail.com

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