A MULTI-MILLION pound legacy plan to ensure Glasgow benefits from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been revealed today.
A MULTI-MILLION pound legacy plan to ensure Glasgow benefits from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been revealed today.
First Minister Alex Salmond announced the £23.5m investment to bring long-term economic, social and cultural improvements.
The cash will be used to support athletes and improve sporting facilities through a network of 'sporting hubs' in Glasgow and throughout the country.
Money will also go towards a plan to improve the nation's health by providing facilities to cope with the expected rise in people getting involved in sport, inspired by the Games.
Mr Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, Health Secretary, with Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, launched the plan today at the People's Palace in Glasgow.
They revealed a four-point plan which includes:
- Active Scotland to get more people from all backgrounds involved in sport.
- Connected Scotland, promoting learning and culture and creating stronger international links.
- Sustainable Scotland encouraging greener lifestyles and supporting the regeneration of the east end of Glasgow.
- Flourishing Scotland developing business, skills and employment, tourism and promoting Scotland as a place to invest and do business.
Mr Salmond said: "The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games offer vast opportunities to put Scotland on the path to a healthier and more successful future.
"A games legacy for Scotland outlines an ambitious long-term approach that aims to capitalise on this once in a generation opportunity to host a major international sporting event in the heart of Scotland."
Sportscotland will provide £18m of the cash for athletes and facilities and another £5.5m, will come from the Big Lottery Fund.
