(Pictured: Russell Park, Stenhousemuir - one of the venues due for replacement)

Design work has started on five replacement modular pavilions as part of an investment of £2m in new and improved sports facilities across the Falkirk area.

The new pavilions will feature home and away changing facilities with WC, showers and a match officials changing room.

The new units will replace existing structures that are up to 30 years old and will arrive on site ready for use immediately after utilities are installed.

The work on the five units is expected to cost around £800k and will include other environmental work surrounding the units.

The five modular units will be installed at Anderson Park, Bonnybridge, Glen Park, Hallglen, Tyggetshaugh/Herbertshire Park, Dunipace, Russell Park, Stenhousemuir and Stirling Road, Camelon with them expected to come into use toward the end of 2022. 

A further three sites will also be fully refurbished with roofs replaced, external walls refinished, , new electrical and plumbing installations including WCs and showers, new floor finishes and full redecoration. Work on these three sites is expected to be carried out at a cost of approximately £400k.

Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council said: “The replacement and upgrading of these facilities represents a big investment for local communities in well-used locations.

“It means that clubs, teams and individuals can all use modern facilities to enjoy their sports and leisure activities and hopefully encourage more to join in.

Additionally, further work is being carried out to continue this refurbishment programme to all Falkirk Council pavilions across the area.”