A PAIR of busy car parks in the Irvine Beach area are set to close for extended periods.
Both the boating pond and Pierhead car park - next to the Coastwatch building - will shut on Monday, June 9.
The facility next to the boating pond will be closed from 9am that day and is not expected to re-open until mid-July.
The Pierhead car park is due to close at a slightly earlier time of 8am, with this not anticipated to be back in use until mid-August.
Announcing the closures, North Ayrshire Council warned that re-opening dates may be subject to change.
This step will be taken to facilitate essential improvement works as part of the coastal hub project, currently being delivered by McLaughlin Construction.
The affected areas will be fenced off, with no vehicle or pedestrian access permitted during this time.
The coastal hub is the first phase of the Ayrshire Growth Deal-funded great harbour regeneration project.
It includes the development of a themed regional play park, skatepark, and pump track.
The project will also deliver repairs to the historic Pilot House building, the creation of a new landscaped setting for this important heritage asset, and enhanced active travel connections between the Beach Park and the Harbourside.
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