A Dunfermline park which was left in an “unusable state” by building contractors is almost ready to be taken back into Fife Council control.

Residents have been waiting on the completion of improvement work at Headwell Park for over two and a half years.

They recently complained about uneven ground, large rocks, holes, patches, and an area of the park that floods and becomes smelly after rain. 

Councillor Auxi Barrera previously said: “The issue stems from I&H Brown, who were responsible for work on the park.

“They subcontracted another company to carry out the work, but unfortunately, the subcontractor left the land in an unacceptable condition, and as a result, the council cannot take ownership of the park, leaving the community with a space they cannot enjoy.”

Officers visited the park on October 9 and noted that there had been an improvement. The grass was cut, but a large area had not been lifted, which was then requested of the contractor.

I&H Brown representative David Barr said: “The update on the situation is that we’re doing some more tidying up of the area, with a view to get a final inspection with the Council around the end of next week or the beginning of next week. This will hopefully get the thing resolved.

“We’re going for another cut to make sure everything is lifted and then I’ll meet for another walkover with the Council whenever that is completed.”

Mr Barr previously told the Press that the company is not shying away from its responsibility to deal with the issue.

Fife Council estates and assets service manager Michael O'Gorman confirmed that remedial work had been successful and that the grass had become established. 

He said: "Now that the work's almost complete, the council's grounds maintenance team expect to take back responsibility of the area soon."