A football club has been awarded a £15,000 funding boost to improve its facilities.
St Patrick’s FPFC, based in Dumbarton, secured the money through the UK Government's Pride in Place Immediate Impact Fund.
New accessible pathways around the football pitch adjacent to Posties Park are planned as part of the upgrade.
West Dunbartonshire MP Douglas McAllister recently visited the club to congratulate staff and volunteers.
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Mr McAllister said: "I was absolutely delighted to visit St Patrick’s FPFC in Dumbarton today to congratulate them on securing an amazing £15,000 of UK Government Pride in Place Immediate Impact Funding.
"St. Patrick’s FPFC is such an asset to the local community here in Dumbarton.
"I wish to thank all involved at St Patrick’s FPFC for all that they do for our community and I am delighted that this funding will help to improve accessibility at the club’s grounds."
The funding is part of a wider £1.5 million Immediate Impact Fund awarded to West Dunbartonshire, one of only eight areas in Scotland to benefit from the UK Labour Government scheme.
West Dunbartonshire Council established a £600,000 Community Grant Fund, from which 14 groups successfully secured funding for “transformational” projects.
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Francis Hannaway, chairman of St Patrick’s FPFC, said: "St Patrick’s FPFC would like to sincerely thank Douglas McAllister MP for delivering a £15,000 cheque towards our new pitch development at Posties.
"The vital funding will help enhance access for all, ensuring everyone in our community can enjoy and benefit from the new facilities for years to come.
"We greatly appreciate the continued support for the project, which is for everyone."
The Immediate Impact Fund adds to the existing £20 million Pride in Place funding already committed to regenerating Clydebank.
Mr McAllister said: "I am looking forward to continuing my Dougie Delivers tour across West Dunbartonshire and visiting every single group that was successful in securing this UK Government funding.
"Pride in Place is all about restoring pride back into our hometowns and that is exactly what these amazing community groups are doing.
"This demonstrates how the UK Labour Government is investing in our local communities, giving power to local people and partnerships, and delivering real, meaningful change for people in West Dunbartonshire."
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