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Inshes park in Inverness is set to get new £358,000 path which will link the pedestrian bridge with Milton of Leys


By Ian Duncan

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Workers clear a way at Inshes Park ahead of the start of the project to build a new path there.
Workers clear a way at Inshes Park ahead of the start of the project to build a new path there.

Construction of a new path for the third phase of Inshes Park is due to start on site within weeks.

The £358,000 contract has been awarded to Pat Munro Ltd and will lead to the construction of a footpath linking the pedestrian bridge with Milton of Leys.

It will form the final link to the earlier phases of footpath provision and will provide an attractive and more protected off-road route for cyclists and pedestrians.

Inverness South ward councillors have welcomed the news that the contract had been awarded.

Councillor Ken Gowans said: “Inshes Park is a fantastic amenity for all, and I am pleased we have been able to take this further step forward with this latest development. At this time in particular, when we are encouraging greater use of the outdoors, I am sure it will be widely welcomed.

“There are ambitious plans to develop the park in future, we are also adding seating and benches to enhance how everyone can experience the park.”

Councillor Caroline Caddick said: “As a member of the community association and a local councillor for this area, I am delighted to see the work on this final phase of the park get under way.

“It is particularly important that local residents can access local shops, schools, parks and services without having to resort to a car.

“This extension will finally join up the three phases of the park and allow mums with prams, disabled residents, commuters and youngsters on bikes to stay off the roads and enjoy this fantastic park.”

Thomas Prag, the chairman of Inshes Community Association, said: “Finally we feel that Inshes Park is beginning to fulfil its potential as the ‘green lung’ for south Inverness.

“Once the link from top to bottom is in place it will help bring our communities together as we always wanted.”


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