The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded £2.8 million to revamp a public park in West Dunbartonshire.

The grant will support the £3.7m redevelopment project at Levengrove Park in Dumbarton. The council is to invest £920,000 in the scheme, with additional funding being provided by Historic Environment Scotland.

The project involves restoring historic features within the park, including building a new pavilion with a cafe and redeveloping play areas.


In addition, pathways are to be upgraded and new lighting installed between the main entrance and pavilion. Further work includes bringing Kilmahew Fountain back into working order, enhancing Shiers Well and St Serf's Church, and recreating the original main entrance.

Cllr Patrick McGlinchey said: "It is fantastic that we have secured this significant grant funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support our restoration of Levengrove Park’s historic character and upgrade its amenities.

"We take pride in the many fantastic parks and greenspaces across West Dunbartonshire and by carrying out these works it will help to enhance an already wonderful public space. As well as restoring the historic features, the park will also benefit from a new pavilion, toilets and cafe which will be a welcome addition for many residents."

(LM/CD)