Congestion and road damage thought to be caused by heavy vehicles at a
planned wind turbine development in Dalry continue to cause problems for
residents.
The Herald reported a few weeks ago that people living near the site at
Dove Hill were concerned about 45 tonne lorries using single-track roads
and a weak bridge, which is unable to sustain their weight.
Mick Mcgurran, who lives beside the site and spoke to the Herald on behalf
of the residents, has since taken these pictures highlighting the continued
congestion and damage apparently caused by the heavy vehicles.
He said: “The involvement of Police Scotland’s traffic section has stopped
the lorries crossing the 7.5 tonne bridge.
“They are however still crossing the damaged Blairmill Bridge in
contravention of their planning conditions that states ‘All construction
traffic has to use the same route’, which means no construction vehicles
would have gone near either of the bridges.
“We are still getting eight-wheelers in convoy, which is a problem as there
are no passing places on the last public road that they are using, which
means there is nowhere to go other than someone going backwards.
“Thankfully most of the tipper traffic seems to have ceased. At the moment
the problem is now concrete lorries, who at times are arriving quicker than
the tippers were, to the extent that a lady who stays nearby decided that
it was safer to stay indoors than to go out amongst them.”
Responding to Mr Mcgurran’s complaints that the heavy lorries continue to
use the weak bridge, a spokesperson for North Ayrshire Council said: “All
deliveries to this site are required by planning condition to be made from
the east, meaning that deliveries should not be made by vehicles travelling
over the Blairmill Bridge.
“We are aware of allegations that, despite this condition, deliveries have
been made over this bridge.
“We have contacted the developer and advised the requirements of the
planning condition. The developer has provided assurances that the
requirements will be met.
“Furthermore, delivery companies have also been advised how they must
approach the site and signage has been erected to reinforce this instruction.
“If we receive any evidence of breaches of the condition formal enforcement
action may be considered.”
The spokesperson added: “The condition of the road will be monitored and
any necessary repairs will be carried out.
“Appropriate action will be pursued with the developer to address any
extraordinary damage caused by vehicles making deliveries to the development.”
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