The survey was announced after the Scottish Government identified £60m to allow councils to improve existing play areas. 

More than 6,000 responses were received which council officers are now working their way through.

Chair of the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor John Anderson, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to the survey. 

“We also plan to undertake a physical assessment of each site and it is anticipated that this exercise will be completed by June 2022.  

“It is our intention that once we have up to date site information and estimated costs, spend options will be submitted for approval.”

South Lanarkshire Council has been allocated £298,000 for 2021/22 & 2022/23 of the £10m budget allocated to date by the Scottish Government which equates to 5.96% of the funds allocated. 

Funds are likely to be allocated over the period 2021 to 2026 and if the same percentage is used for the remaining £55m, the council will receive around £3.5m in total.

Councillor Anderson added: “The refurbishment of a play area can cost between £30,000 and £350,000 depending on its size.

“While we welcome this additional funding, we will not be able to transform all of the council’s 233 play sites which is why the survey was designed to let us know which ones people feel we should prioritise. 

“It’s worth remembering that any money allocated can only be used to refurbish existing fixed play areas owned by the council, for critical maintenance and to make the areas more accessible and inclusive for a range of abilities.”