Issue - meetings

Verbal update by Transport Scotland

Neil MacFarlane, Transport Scotland, provided information to the Group around roadworks which had been completed within the previous month on the A82 and A83, as well as information around roadworks scheduled to be carried out within the following month on the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan which would result in a road closure for 5 nights from the 23^rd to the 27^th of May to allow resurfacing, drainage and landscaping works.

Neil also provided an update to the Group on a Visitor Management Strategy for the area which was being worked on in conjunction with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Police Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council to monitor and manage traffic as lockdown restrictions eased and the level of staycationing in the area increased. 

Neil noted that he was aware of a recent issue where cars were parking along the verge at Sloy power station and confirmed that possible solutions were being investigated. Neil also highlighted work being carried out by the Friends of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs and partnership working taking place around litter bins in laybys and signage for temporary toilet facilities in the area.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.