Work is underway on a major community centre refurbishment programme in Renfrewshire.

A total of £3 million will be spent on upgrading community facilities at Johnstone Castle, Cargill Hall, Foxbar, Gallowhill, Glenburn and Ralston over the next 12 months.

Works are likely to include repairing or replacing the roof, re-rendering external walls, replacing the windows, redecorating, replacing floor coverings, ceilings, toilets and sinks, re-wiring, new lighting and the replacement of under floor heating with more efficient systems.


Cllr Jim Harte said: "Across Renfrewshire millions of pounds are being spent on regeneration projects and new affordable housing.

"This refurbishment programme is a major cash injection into local facilities which provide services directly to their communities and are often run by those same communities. This investment will make our community centres more attractive for users and extend the buildings' lives into the 2030s.

"It's also good news that some of the works will be carried out by council's own Building Services, a team which is developing a deserved reputation for delivering high-quality work, on time and on budget."

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