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Legacy funding for Scotland's games
18/04/2008
Aberdeen and Edinburgh will be the first recipients of 2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy funding, it was announced today.
Five million pounds will be allocated through the National and Regional Sports Facilities Strategy (NRSFS) to Aberdeen City Council for its proposal for a 50 metre swimming pool, subject to a detailed, affordable, business plan coming forward.
Sportscotland will continue to work with Aberdeen City Council and partners to help develop a feasible project.
In addition, City of Edinburgh Council will receive an extra £1 million to add to the £4 million already allocated under NRSFS for the refurbishment of the Royal Commonwealth Pool. This will be the diving venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Sport Minister Stewart Maxwell said:
"This investment underlines this Government's commitment to Scottish sport and our aim to make the most of our 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy.
"Scottish swimmers have excelled in recent years - not least at the recent world short course championships - and they deserve the best training facilities to allow them to reach their full potential.
"We have always said that, subject to a detailed business plan coming forward, we are fully behind an international-standard pool to benefit athletes across the North-east. This substantial offer of funding demonstrates that we mean what we say.
"Furthermore, the refurbishment of Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool will create a world class diving facility that will be another fantastic venue for the 2014 Games.
"This is a sign that the rewards of winning the Commonwealth Games will benefit the whole of Scotland."