Safety Measures To Be Implemented At Fife Quarry

Funding has been allocated for signage and fencing at Prestonhill Quarry.

Safety improvements to a Fife quarry where two teenagers drowned are to be funded by the council. 

John McKay, 18, from Kirkcaldy, died in June 2015, while Cameron Lancaster, 18, from Burntisland, died in August 2014 at the site near Inverkeithing.

Members of the South West Fife Area Committee have approved funding of £12,500 to help implement an action plan which is designed to raise awareness around the dangers of swimming or playing quarries as well as provide additional fencing and signage.

Cllr Lesley Laird, Local Inverkeithing Councillor and Deputy Leader of Fife Council, said: "Our top priority is to keep people safe in this area, and prevent any further tragedies. The £12,500 from Fife Council will go towards improving the fencing round the quarry and forms part of an action plan covering signage, fencing and education.

“A multi-agency approach towards Prestonfield Quarry is being undertaken, and Fife Council is already working closely with the Police and Fire services. We urge people to avoid using this area, and we are also supporting educational initiatives and direct discussions with the local community to raise the profile of the dangers of swimming or playing in quarries.”