Contracts manager Greg Hutcheson was sounded out by local resident Martin Glen, who had spotted work rolling out on the £80 million Perth High School redevelopment.

Martin wondered what was planned for lighting columns and floodlights which were being removed from the MUGA pitch.

The upshot was Greg and the team pulling out all the stops to support a successful community club based at Tulloch Park.

Martin admits Fair City Kids and East of Scotland Division One side Kinnoull are onto a winner, thanks to Kilmac, main contractor Robertson Group and Cupar-based Iron Mix.

“Fair City Kids teams had been training on the site so we were aware of the plans for the new High School,” said Martin.

“The idea of approaching Kilmac came from a flippant comment at one of our matches and I had spotted their vans at the High School.

“It was a case of nothing ventured, nothing gained.

“The upshot was a phone call on spec to Kilmac. They have come up trumps along with main contractor Robertson. Everyone has been incredibly supportive.

“The lighting will allow us to train during the long dark winter nights, possibly on an area next to the enclosed pitch.

“With spring round the corner, we are in no rush so we will take our time to map out the detailed plans. This will be a summer project.

“We want to make the most of this very welcome, but entirely unexpected gift.

“Hopefully we can secure backing from another local business to help with the cost of concreting the pylons into the ground.”

Greg Hutcheson said Kilmac was delighted to support the Fair City Kids.

“Our main client, Robertson, gave the green light to gift the equipment to the club,” he said.

“It’s great that the columns and the 24 halogen lights can be recycled and benefit the local community.

“The MUGA was only around six years old so it’s all in very good condition. The galvanised columns look good as new.

“The biggest challenge was working out how to get them to the park in Tulloch. From tip to toe the columns come in at 17 metres.

“Thankfully Martin Smith at Cupar-based Iron Mix wanted to help out the club and they arranged a flatbed to transport the pylons from the High School to Tulloch Park.”

Elsewhere, sporty youngsters at Perth’s Inch View Primary School have been kitted out by Tayside civil engineering firm Kilmac.

Campus support assistant Rosie Bryden welcomed a four-figure donation for shirts and equipment as the Glenearn Road school reports a surge in demand for extra-curricular activities in the wake of the pandemic.

“This is a marvellous gesture by Kilmac,” said Rosie.

“After the challenges of the pandemic and the introduction of new risk assessments, our talented staff are eager to develop skills outside the classroom.

“We have had an unprecedented number of children trying out for both our football and netball teams. They really look the part now.

“We are keen to build a sustainable bank of sporting essentials and grow teams in a variety of sports.

“Kilmac have generously provided us with strips, match day hoodies, footballs and netballs. The kit will be used by football and netball teams for years to come.”

Perth-based Kilmac director Athole McDonald said: “Our business has deep roots across Tayside and whenever possible we try to support good causes within the local communities of our staff.

“Kilmac was involved in the construction of Inch View Primary 12 years ago and it’s great to see youngsters enjoying sport again after the trials and tribulations of the pandemic.”