Biogas plant

The link below is to an article about a biogas plant which may be built in Barrhead. It might be of interest to MERA's members and others as it is similar to the one which the owners of Tambowie Farm want to build.
See
http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/barrhead/articles/2015/09/02/543426-biogas-plant-plans-given-a-spark-of-life/

A Bearsden North roadshow is being held at Bearsden Cross (outside M&S) on the 27th of August between 09.00 and 14.00.

A roadshow for Bearsden South is being held on the 17th of September in the parking bays adjacent to Kessington Hall between 09.00 and 14.00.

The Milngavie roadshow was held on the 20th of August but we had very short notice of it.

Craigton Woods appeal by Cala

We have just been informed that Cala have submitted an appeal to the Scottish Office on Craigton Woods.

For further details, see
http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=115852

Planning applications

Clober Primary School has submitted a planning application for a biomass plant and associated flues under TP/ED/15/0473. MERA would welcome comments on this.

Tambowie Farm has submitted an application under TP/ED/15/0426 to construct a biogas plant processing matter by anaerobic digestion. Following our AGM, the Association would also like to know how the residents feel about this proposed development and the associated trucks etc.

The associated documents can be viewed by visiting http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/system_pages/planning_applications/planning_application_search.aspx
and entering the reference codes given above.

A809 Drymen Road, Bearsden - Temporary Road Closure

A809 Drymen Road, Bearsden - Temporary Road Closure - Scottish Water Works

We have received the following notification:

Scottish Water is to carry out major works on Drymen Road and Thorn Drive, Bearsden.

The works involve the construction of a large chamber in Drymen Road just east of Thorn Drive, the construction of manholes in Drymen Road and Thorn Drive, Bearsden, and the installation of new sewer connections and a new screen to be installed at the Manse Burn. These works are required in order to address issues of untreated water overflowing into the Manse Burn, during storm events.

In order for the works to be carried out in a safe manner, East Dunbartonshire Council will require to close a section of the A809 Drymen Road from the extended southeast kerbline of Thorn Drive southeastwards for a distance of 33 metres or thereby to the southeast boundary line of property number 188 Drymen Road, Bearsden, from 09.30 hours on Monday 29 June 2015 until 18.00 hours on Tuesday 11 August 2015, during the school summer holidays.

Access to the closed section of road will only be maintained for vehicles engaged in the works and those vehicles requiring access to properties adjacent to the closed section of road.

Temporary two way traffic signals will also be used to control traffic movements on the A809 Drymen Road at its junction with Thorn Drive, Bearsden. The temporary traffic signals will be manually controlled between 7am and 7pm, each day.

The affected residents will be lettered by Scottish Water.

Advance warning signs will be erected on street two weeks prior to the start of the works.

In advance of this work beginning, Scottish Water would like to invite you along to an information event. This event is to allow you to drop in and speak with the Scottish Water Project Team, view the plans and allow them to answer any questions you may have:

Date:  17th June 2015

Time:  4.00pm – 7.00pm

Venue:  Bearsden Hall, 69 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3QT