In Gartleahill, the local elected member worked with the Community Partnership Officer from the Community Partnership Team to propose the development of a new play area for their community. There was a shared view that the area lacked formal play provision. 

The Community Partnership Officer helped the organisations develop their proposals and undertake community consultation to ensure support for the project. The project received endorsement from the Airdrie Community Board and the approval of the Council’s Communities Committee in 2023. Following the specification, design and procurement of the play areas, work began to deliver these projects in the summer of 2024. 
 

The play area was constructed in the community area which had been identified due to a lack of formal children’s play facilities.

Since completion in October 2024, the play area has proved popular with local children and young people and provides an excellent opportunity for healthy outdoor play.

The play area also represents a significant investment of £100,000 in total in children and young peoples’ play opportunities. These opportunities lead to a number of health and wellbeing benefits.