THE RockGelly project should be open early in the new year as work continues on the iconic building in the town's Bank Street.

Lochgelly Community Council discussed a range of topics around the redevelopment of the town and Hazel Cross, of Fife Council, provided an update on the RockGelly project and advised that it remained on track to be fully opened early 2018.

This refurbishment work will see the old St.Andrews Church become one of the few centres for indoor rock climbing and bouldering in Scotland.

Community Council Secretary Stevie Murray said: β€œIt will undoubtedly bring significant visitor numbers to Lochgelly and hopefully increase levels of spending across the town. "However, Fife Council need to ensure that there are adequate arrangements in place to support car parking in the area around the RockGelly building.

"Parking is already a massive issue in the town centre area and additional visitors will put pressure on this problem".

He added: "It can in turn have a negative effect on visitor numbers. I am pleased that the Council will be looking for resolutions including a shuttle service when competitions take place.”