Councillors are to explore powers available to local authorities to find out how to get rid of an eyesore building.
Cowdenbeath area committee members have instructed officers to find out to address problems at the derelict Lochgelly water tower.
The issue was raised by a local environment group, which raised a petition signed by 200 people.
Lochgelly youngster Isla Millar led the charge to get rid of the Mcgregor Avenue eyesore.
Last year the council bricked up the entrance to prevent youngsters from getting inside.
Because it remains secure, a report to councillors said there was no need for additional safety work.
Councillor Mark Hood said: “The water tower has been an ongoing problem for a number of years, the building has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair.
“We need to find a long term solution that removes this blight on our community.”
Councillors recognise they have limited power as the tower is privately owned. However, Mr Hood has asked officers to explore the potential of using a compulsory purchase order to acquire it and the path between Cartmore and Launcherhead roads.
“The link path is identified as a strategic link path in the town’s development plan, allowing easy access from the west of the town to the high school and train station.
“Like the water tower, the link path is poorly maintained and I think it is time we brought both sites into the public realm, demolish the water tower and develop the link path to include proper lighting and make it safe for residents to use.”
Councillor Linda Erskine added: “For the people who live there this is an eyesore, no doubt about it.”
A report into possible solutions will be brought back to a future committee meeting.