Gargieston Parent Council Sport for All Project
Background to the project
When the new school was being built in 2010-12 a Multi Usage Games Area (MUGA) was proposed to be developed in a disused area to the rear of the school as part of the project. Unfortunately the funding for the project was withdrawn by East Ayrshire Council (EAC), however they made £35,000 available to Gargieston Parent Council to support the group to apply for other external funding for the purposes of providing recreational play facilities.
On 10th October 2014 Gargieston Parent Council were notified that they had been successful in their bid to Sportscotland’s Active Places fund and were awarded £55,000 to develop a MUGA and trim trail for the school and community, and provide playground equipment for the schools use. The Sportscotland award match funded EAC’s contribution and the school’s fundraising monies.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the MUGA development be completed?
Following a competitive tender process, the successful contractors were appointed in December 2015 in accordance with EAC and Sportscotland procurement guidelines. Works are due to start late January 2016 (exact date still tbc). All work is expected to be completed by end March 2016.
2. Who will maintain the MUGA facility?
Following completion of the facility East Ayrshire Council will be responsible for all ongoing maintenance of the MUGA.
3. Who will be able to use the MUGA facility?
Unlike the majority of MUGA’s within East Ayrshire this facility will be solely for the school’s use during school hours. Outwith school hours, the MUGA will be available for the benefit of the local community.
4. What sports can be played in the MUGA?
It is proposed that marking and infrastructure will be provide to support the following sports; basketball, netball, tennis and football. The MUGA will also provide important additional space for Gargieston Primary School to deliver quality PE, and support safe and active play during school breaks and lunchtimes.
5. Where will construction traffic enter the site of the MUGA build?
A traffic management plan for the site of the MUGA development is currently being prepared and details will be uploaded as soon as they are available.
6. Will any trees require to be removed during the MUGA development?
It is anticipated that no trees will require to be removed during construction of the MUGA.
7. What measure will be put in place to deter antisocial behaviour?
We do not anticipate that there will be any issues regarding antisocial behaviour on the MUGA site. In other areas MUGA’s are beneficial in combating anti-social behaviour by providing local children and young people a safe place to play with a focus on engaging them in sport and physical activity.
A phased opening of this facility will be in place for an initial 3 months after development and will include locking the facility at agreed times.
8. What security measures will be put in place?
Security measures will include CCTV to cover the area of the MUGA, and the phased opening as outlined in Q7. EAC Vibrant Communities will also provide staffing to support activities within the MUGA as part of their Street Sport programme.
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