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Revised plans for Innerleithen mountain bike centre revealed
Revised plans for a multi-million pound mountain bike innovation centre in the Borders have been had initially been hoped that Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen could be converted but severe structural issues and rising costs put an end to that plans to demolish the building - which dates back to 1788 - have been agreed and approval will be sought for a new structure to replace of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) said the project could create more than 400 jobs in the region over 10 years.
The old mill is one of the oldest industrial buildings in Scotland but ultimately proved too costly to the £19m project will see a new centre built where it once approved it would allow Scottish, UK and international companies to develop mountain biking and cycling products and scheme will be funded by the UK government as port of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.
The project will also host academics and research by Edinburgh Napier University across the cycling would include bike engineering workshop space, brand experience units, events space, offices, meeting rooms and teaching Griggs, who chairs SOSE, said: "This is another important step forward for the mountain bike innovation centre project."If planning permission is received, the new facility will allow high-value jobs to come to the south of Scotland, maximising the value of mountain biking to the area by getting more products and services designed and made here."Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill added: "I welcome this major step forward towards the mountain bike innovation centre in Innerleithen opening for business, bringing jobs and investment to the region and attracting riders from across the country and beyond to a world-class facility."
