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New Zones Centre in Alloa
13/10/2003
A new centre in Alloa was opened today ofering young
people a range of facilities from skating and dance to
computing and music practice.
Sport Minister Frank McAveety said today that the
provision of multi-leisure facilities targeted at young
people is essential to increasing participation levels in
physical activity and helps tackle youth
crime.
The Minister said that by developing local services
like this for young people together with the national
initiatives that are underway, provides us with a great
opportunity to improve the quality of life inScotland's communities.
At the opening of the new "Zones" centre in Alloa Mr
McAveetysaid:
"The facilities here will also offer a place to
play music, dance, play football and basketball, or
even use computers for research or homework.
"These activities are essential to the general
well-being ofScotland, and centres like this will encourage our children
to participate in healthy, positive activities and move
away from trouble on the street.
"I'm delighted to unveil an essential addition to
the local community, which I believe will make a
genuine difference in our fight against inactivity and
provide a safer, stronger community".
After consultation with Police, youth workers, sports
development and youngsters Clackmannashire Leisure decided
to create a Youth Leisure Centrespecifically for the under 18's. This would
serve the identified needs of
the wider community, assist in tackling the current
youth crime problem and address the request for a skate
park.
The former Clackmannan Road Sports Centre has now
been transformed toZONES:
* Wheel Zone - Indoor skate park
* Fitness Zone - Youth fitness
suite
* Dance Zone - Dance / aerobics
suite
* Music Zone - practice area for young
bands
* Mind Zone - computer area for research, games,
homework etc.
* Outdoor Zone - 2 x astro turf parks for
football, basketball, tennis etc.
The entire project has been delivered for
approximately £75,000. A gr ant of £15,000 from
Clackmannanshire Council was invested in project with the
balance being met solely by Clackmannanshire Leisure.