Tarbert’s newly refurbished playpark will be named for the late John McAlpine, the former councillor who played a key role in campaigning to ensure the project was able to secure the funding it needed to make it a reality.
The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday (19 June) agreed the recommendation to rename the park, ‘The John McAlpine Playpark’, made by Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee earlier this month.
A £100,000 upgrade of the village’s playpark was completed at the end of last year; a partnership project involving Argyll and Bute Council and the community of Tarbert.
The Council and the local community worked together to co-design the playpark, meaning children and young people in Tarbert have a wonderful outdoor facility which supports mental and physical health and wellbeing – as well as being a great place to play outside.
Councillor John Armour, Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services, said: “This was a true partnership project. Many people have been involved in bringing this vision to life, but the late Councillor John McAlpine was tireless in his determination to make sure that the village he loved so much could benefit from a new playpark.
“Sadly, John passed away in July 2022 and did not see the results of his hard work and dedication. Following discussions with his family and the local community, we agree it is a fitting tribute for the new playpark to bear John’s name.”
