Potential Projects
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One or more members of the MCA have suggested the following list of Projects that they would like to be considered, which we have grouped together in a number of categories. If any member would like us to add additional potential Projects, then please do not hesitate to contact any committee member. It is anticipated that projects that have an environmental aspect will be given priority.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Investigate feasibility of Community Wind Farm – can the MCA add a turbine to the SC proposed windfarm at Broken Cross or buy one of the turbines already planned; or be involved in/support individual turbine developments in the area? Interest free loans may be available to pay for this. The income would then pay off the loan over 8-10years and after that all income would be for MCA funds. Or could be used to subsidise fuel bills in the future?Investigate feasibility of Solar panel farm – to be installed on reclaimed land at Broken Cross, set aside for the community?
Investigate feasibility of Community Heating Schemes – whether by Geothermal or Wood pellet/chip furnaces.
INFRASTRUCTURE / ROAD NETWORK / COMMUNICATIONS
Broadband – a fast, or at least reasonable, speed for the area.Improve road safety – improve road conditions, reduce blind corners where possible etc.
Traffic calming / speed limits / flashing speed limit signs / pavements in residential areas. {Local farmers should ask agricultural contractors to drive carefully on narrow roads in the locality. Residents in the area should park their cars off the roads wherever possible }
Signs for Hawksland and/or Mossmynyne.
Improve Mobile phone coverage over the area
A community charging point for electric cars or tractors in the future?
GREENSPACES
Investigate if Community land could be made available from the Broken Cross restoration project?A children’s play area for Hawksland
A general recreation area to include a Boules Court and Adult exercise equipment.
Tree and hedgerow planting / replanting.
FACILITIES
Investigate feasibility of new Community Village Hall – Brocketsbrae Hall needing refurbished? Has no car park. There is the worry about ongoing costs and maintenance. Would SLC take responsibility?Marquees and chairs for local events. Tables maybe available from the Farmers Society?
MISCELLANEOUS
Local people from the Broken Cross ‘affected area’ to get free/reduced memberships and entry to Coalburn Leisure Centre. This could be a backup suggestion if a new Trust Fund is not granted.Each member of the MCA or community household could submit money into the MCA bank account for community use?
VOLUNTEERS
have come forward to take some projects further i.e. :Faster broadband – Pat and Angela Burns
Boules court and outdoor exercise equipment – Stuart Sommerville
Marquee and chairs – Catriona Johnson
Windturbines – Graham Mays
Can everyone do speed checks on their own broadband? Better filters for phone lines maybe possible.
