Demolition work on two eyesore Kirkcaldy car parks could begin as early as this summer, if councillors agree.
And the Esplanade monstrosities could be gone completely by November 2026.
Survey work on how to safely bring down the multi-storeys is already under way.
Members of Fife Council’s cabinet committee will be asked to make a final decision on their future next week.
Officers have made it clear demolition is the preferred option.
Both care parks are positioned prominently on Kirkcaldy’s waterfront but have been described as ugly, eyesores and off-putting.
Built in the 1980s, they are now near the end of their viable lifespan.
Target for anti-social behaviour
A report to next week’s committee will be discussed in private.
However, Kirkcaldy area convener Ian Cameron is among those keen to see the sites redeveloped.
The Labour councillor said: “These car parks have unfortunately been real eyesores in our time for some time, as well as a target for anti-social behaviour.
“One of the key ambitions in our plan for Fife is to create thriving places and attractive, vibrant town centres.
“We will be doing our best to make sure the future of these sites helps increase investment in Kirkcaldy town centre.”
What’s next for Kirkcaldy Esplanade site?
Demolition of the Kirkcaldy car parks would allow the council to sell the empty site on the open market.
The hope is to secure a company to build a mixed-use housing and commercial development.
The council says this could spark further regeneration of the waterfront and the wider Kirkcaldy town centre.
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