Tranent
Five potential locations have been identified in Tranent for a pump track as shown on the map. All of the sites are council-owned and would be subject to planning permission:
- Polson Park
- Meeting House Drive
- Ross High School parallel to 2G pitches
- Ormiston Road/ Muirpark Road
- Meadowmill
1 Polson Park
Locating a new pump track in Polson Park in a space between the play area and the park would enhance the existing provision and help to create a 'destination park' with a range of facilities. However the proximity to housing and the potential reduction in open space for informal use are considerations.
2 Meeting House Drive
Close to Ross High School, Meeting House Drive has an existing multi-use games area on site. While it is a central location nearby parking is residents only.
3 Ross High School (parallel to 2G pitches)
This is a large area of open space with existing recreational area close to Ross High School. it would be possible to use a currently unused area without impacting on the open space.
4 Ormiston Road/Muirpark Road
Close to active travel routes and with a good-sized area of open space, locating a pump track alongside existing play equipment would help to crete a 'destination park' at Ormiston Road/Muirpark Road. The site is close to housing and there is no car park.
5 Meadowmill
With extensive parking on site and good connectivity to active travel routes, Meadowmill offers enough space for a potentially larger site. It would not be overlooked by housing or residents however it's location outwith the town centre and proximity to trees and the Battlefield site may need consideration.
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