The Aims of the Project

• Promote and develop the area know as "The Moss and its environs, for the benefit of the community as a recreational and leisure facility, in the interests of social welfare.  

• Improve the appearance and the management of the local environment.

• Encourage sensitivity towards wildlife.

• Develop working partnerships between local people, industry, education, local and central government and conservation bodies.

• Provide training and job opportunities in various conservation and construction skills.

• Encourage the widest possible community participation in the design and usage of the park.

• Encourage an interest in industrial heritage.

• Develop a park where people can play and learn in a secure environment.

"On 4th August 1998 the Planning Committee of North Lanarkshire Council gave the go-ahead by granting Outline Planning permission to develop the Park"