Further funding for regeneration of the former Glengarnock Steelworks at Lochshore as well as Stoneyholm Mill in Kilbirnie has now been secured.
A full-time project officer will now be deployed to develop a feasibility study, outline business case and a costed delivery strategy for the sites.
Plans for the Glengarnock Steelworks site includes a mix of residential properties, employment, leisure and open space or country park uses.
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In addition, the B-listed Stoneyholm Mill site could be potentially be turned into a mix of residential, office, workshop and community use. It is expected that any regeneration of the mill would require external grant funding.
Cllr Alex Gallagher said: "This is great news for the Garnock Valley. It means we can now find a way in which we can bring these two locations back into use.
"The former steelworks site and mill are a reminder of the rich industry and heritage in the Garnock Valley and it would be tremendous to see a new beginning for both of them.
"We are still at the very early stages of the process but it’s a significant step in the right direction. Both locations have the potential to provide a significant economic boost to the area if we can find the right way forward, balancing any potential development with the needs of the local community."
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