Abellio-Scotrail and Transport Scotland are advertising a new fund for railway stations which allows applications for structural work, physical repair and the re-use of vacant station facilities for community benefit (deadline 31 March 2016).<\/u><\/p>\n
ScotRail and Transport Scotland write:
\n<\/u>ScotRail and Transport Scotland are seeking applications for a \u00a31.5million community fund, designed to breathe new life into old and disused railway station premises.<\/p>\n
The Stations Community Regeneration Fund enables business and community groups to transform redundant station rooms into facilities to benefit local people.<\/p>\n
Any projects that will aid communities or rail passengers will be considered for grants of between \u00a35,000 and \u00a375,000. Bids may also be made for larger sums, dependent on in-depth feasibility studies.<\/p>\n
Grants can be used to contribute towards the costs of any structural repairs and to assist with the costs of fitting out station premises for their intended use.<\/p>\n
Applications will be assessed on whether they fit with the existing building, businesses and local area, how they meet a market or community demand, and the future benefits expected from the proposal.<\/p>\n
The Stations Community Regeneration Fund will be managed and administered by ScotRail with applications being evaluated jointly in conjunction with Transport Scotland. Full information available on the website.<\/p>\n
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