Our next meeting will be held on the 19th January at 7.30pm via Zoom. See the agenda below. Zoom meeting details have now been included
January Meeting Agenda
Our next meeting will be held on the 19th January at 7.30pm via Zoom. See the agenda below. Zoom meeting details have now been included
I know that the Late Bill Anderson investigated the possibility of a mini hydroelectric plant at the weir.
But with climate change even more pressing would it be possible to return to this with a fresh investigation
Hi Richard, thanks for your question. Someone who was involved with the initial project is giving it some thought and will get back to you soon. Anna
Hi Richard The CC have asked me to respond to this query as the proposed project was looked at by the Civic Trust back in 2013 when I was CC Chair. It did not proceed for various reasons including issues highlighted by SEPA regarding potential flooding, complicated land ownership in the area of the weir and a low head of water along with fluctuating river levels which limited the amount of power that could be generated. Could the idea be revived. Personally I don’t think so. The previous issues remain and since then I think that I am correct in saying that there has been a marked reduction in the then very generous feed in tariff which would have applied resulting in the financial viability of any scheme being difficult to achieve. Any decision to re visit the scheme would be one for the CC and/or the Civic Trust. Hope these comments are helpful.
Gavin.