MATERIALS removed from Prestwick Beach during its clean-up have been used to fill in the car park’s nuisance pot holes.

Some 2000 tonnes of rubble have been extracted during the beach cleaning project since its launch in October last year, which has been recycled to construct both pathways and roads in Prestwick.

Previously, a sieve machine was used to clear out the stones and rubble that wash up on the beach from Burgh Road to the former outdoor swimming pool.

Mike Newall, Head of Neighbourhood Services, explained: “The Prestwick beach cleaning project is part of our ongoing work with local Community Councils, the Friends of Prestwick Seafront and other community partners.

“Around 2,000 tonnes of rubble has been removed so far and we have been using the extracted material to construct paths and roads in some of our parks.

“An area of rough ground at Prestwick seafront is also benefitting as we are using the rubble to create a more even surface for parking.”

Julie Twaddell, of Friends of Prestwick Seafront, said: “I think it is great to see this being collected and reused – it is fantastic that it is being recycled.

"Because South Ayrshire Council have been able to use the material, it means the rubble doesn’t go into the landfill, which also saves money.

“Before, the car park was awful – there were huge creators making it so difficult to park there – it was awful looking. But it has made a huge improvement.

“South Ayrshire Council will be back on the beach with their machinery in March/April time and it will be great to have it back so that the beach can be cleaned again.”

Cllr Ian Cochrane, added: “Removing rubble from the beach was one of my SNP manifesto commitments for the May 2017 local authority election. And I am delighted the South Ayrshire Council team have been able to deliver on that commitment so soon after the election.”