DALMUIR residents have promised to use a new park “24/7” as the first phase of a massive green investment in the area is complete.

The so-called “pocket park” in front of Crescent Court and Dalmuir train station’s steps was formally opened on Monday, April 10 by members of the community.

It is the first of three of the small open spaces being convert with £180,000 and a separate development of land in front of Dalmuir Library with help from the West Dunbartonshire Council and The Environment Trust (TET).

Isobel Rankin, 73, who has lived in Crescent Court for 33 years, cut the ribbon on the formal opening.

She told the Post: “It’s absolutely brilliant – they have done a great job.

“I think it will get well used. It’s getting used already.”

Anne-Marie Rogan brought her boys Tee-Jay, Cavan and Danny to the opening and praised the facilities. She said: “It’s somewhere for kids to come after school and play for an hour. It’s definitely somewhere I will come with the kids.

“My three seem to be liking it. It’s a change for the better for the area.”

And Jennifer Cameron, who brought daughters Ruth and Heather, said both want to be playing in it “24/7”. Her grandparents opened a park in the area years before and she appreciated being able to see another one.

She added: “This is where they meet up with their friends and I’ll be bringing them out for exercise. It will be well used.

“First thing in the morning, Ruth says ‘mummy, park’.”

And she asked Ruth whose park it was. “Mine!” she replied.

Craig Edward, chairman of Dalmuir Multi-Storey Flats Tenants and Residents Association, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see it come alive. A lot of work has gone into it and I’d like to thank the tenants and residents association committee, the council housing department and TET for their significant contribution.

“It transforms the area for children to engage in play. Children are out playing noon and night. That makes it all worthwhile.”