New park's a monster

Lewis names new state-of-the-art play space at Irvine harbourside

- STEWART MCCONNELL

The name for Irvine's state-of-the-art new playpark was announced at a special event held at the Harbourside.

After consultation with local young people across Irvine's schools, the name 'Sea Monster Park' was chosen.

Greenwood Academy pupil Lewis Templeton came up with it and his prize was a certificate and voucher from Vanilla Joes.

The local business also designed a special 'Sea Monster' ice-cream to commemorate the new name which was served up at the event, held in the Harbour Arts Centre.

The Sea Monster Park is part of the Great Harbour plans for Irvine's Harbourside area and is expected to open next year.

The £14 million Ayrshire Growth Deal investment in the area kicked off earlier this year with the first phase - which includes the Sea Monster Park - underway. The project is being supported with £9 million from the Scottish Government.