A project to turn a derelict warehouse in Helensburgh into a new digital academy and entertainment centre has been given a £145,000 boost.
The Heroes Centre is one of 21 schemes across Scotland to benefit from the new Town Centre Communities Capital Fund, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil announced today.
The Helensburgh project will receive on of the largest payouts from the fund and Mr Neil said: “I’m delighted to be able to announce this support for community organisations across Scotland.
“The £1.7m fund will give enterprising communities the chance to take forward improvements to their area that complement our Town Centre Action Plan.
“By giving community organisations the opportunities to take action we can help make town centres the attractive and accessible thriving places we know they can be.”
Helensburgh Heroes aims to create a multipurpose venue, combining a digital academy with community facilities, set against the backdrop of inspirational local role models.
The centre aims to achieve access to an inspirational learning environment operating 360 days per year, delivering a minimum of 4,600 hours of fun, creative courses/workshops annually.
As well as the educational aspects, the facility will feature two digital cinema screens, a 50s-style diner and a social technology hub.
The Heroes Centre will house collections of memorabilia and displays celebrating and publicly recognising the achievements of local men and women.
Glasgow Caledonian University has been named as the founding educational partner, and high-profile supporters include actor Lex Shrapnel, opera singer Lee Bisset and games industry content creator Fergus McNeill.
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