Work to begin on major upgrade of Elgin's Cooper Park

Cooper Park Improvements Get Underway as Major Upgrade Begins in Elgin

Enabling works are set to begin at Cooper Park in Elgin in mid February as part of an £18 million Levelling Up Fund investment confirmed by Moray Council. The project marks the first visible stage of a long term plan to preserve and revitalise one of Elgin’s most cherished green spaces while improving access, biodiversity, and facilities for residents and visitors. Initial works will focus on the park pond, with drainage taking place to allow es…

Work to begin on major upgrade of Elgin's Cooper Park

ENABLING works are underway at Elgin’s Cooper Park ahead of a project to deliver ‘significant’ improvements to the town’s main green space. The project, which is backed by £18 million from the UK Government’s levelling up fund, will see the park’s pond revamped to feature a new walkway, the creation of a new café, and public realm enhancements. Initial works will see the draining of the pond to allow for essential maintenance, as well as vegetat…