Benefits
The proposals at Invertiel will bring significant physical, economic and social regeneration benefits to the surrounding area and its residents:
Economic and Social Regeneration
How many jobs in the proposed supermarket?
- 330 Direct jobs once open and trading;
- 90 Construction;
- 114 Indirect.
Who will get the jobs?
- Local residents targeted;
- Unemployed;
- Returners to the labour market (eg Jobseekers).
How can the Community get involved?
- “Pathways to Employment Initiative” targeted at local residents;
- Upskilling through Skills Development Scotland & Fife Council;
- Local Employment Partnership.
Why is this important to Kirkcaldy?
- Service sector accounts for over 80% of jobs;
- New retail jobs;
- New construction jobs;
- Further reinforces service sector employment;
- Contributes to Economic Development.
Physical Regeneration
- Creation of key gateway to Kirkcaldy town centre;
- Creation of new transport hub;
- Re-use of vacant and derelict brownfield land;
- Remediation of previous mine workings.