The council-administered fund will allow Friends of Stonehouse Park to restore and refurbish the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Fountain within the park, which has fallen into disrepair.

The proposed grant of £49,840 will be funded from Auchrobert windfarm which contributes into the REF.

Committee member of Friends of Stonehouse Park, John Young, said: “We are delighted to hear we have been successful in our recent application to raise the necessary funding to restore the memorial fountain in Stonehouse Park.

“This funding will allow us to retain a historical landmark in the park which recognises the opening of the park.

“This project will also enable us to bring the community together next year in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the public park being opened.

“The investment will further improve our efforts to restore facilities within the park and increase our events and activities for all residents using the park for recreational and social pursuits."

Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown, said: “I’m delighted that the REF can support restoring the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Fountain to its former glory.

“It will enhance the experience of anyone visiting the park and provide a real focal point ahead of the centenary celebrations in 2025.”

The project is scheduled to commence in March 2025 and be completed by May 2025.

Further information on the REF can be found on the council website.