Issue - meetings

Stewart Clark tabled a report on local roads issues and the capital scheme for planned works.

Jeannette Laughton raised concerns in regards a plan for a bus shelter in Ardrishaig.  She detailed the background to the request and highlighted the opposition of some of the local community to the shelter.

Further discussion was given to:-

• Rose bush in Ardrishaig which was causing visibility issues
• Request for a bus shelter in Craignish
• Road works at Corran roundabout – need for liaison with Scottish Water

The group agreed that the Roads Performance manager would action the above issues.  

Stewart Clark was unable to attend the meeting.  However, an update had been provided, which included detail on the provision of the new footpath at the former High School site in Lochgilphead.

Stewart Clark (Roads) provided an update on the following:-

Capital resurfacing schemes – this year’s capital schemes are all complete with the exception of the Cairnbaan structural edge patching which will be in next year’s budget but will be on a rolling programme. Councillor Taylor enquired as to what was being done regarding the recent flooding which closed the road. Stewart Clark advised that he was in discussion with Scottish Canals and were looking at various options. Jim Frame advised that SEPA would also be involved if they were discussing the whole catchment area with regard to flood management.

Revenue works – revenue maintenance works will now largely be directed towards labour intensive work over the winter months and the winter maintenance standby has now commenced.

Actions from previous meetings – were covered in the report submitted to the group. Stewart Clark will liaise with planning colleagues with regard to the footpath at the former High School site.

Councillor Philand raised an issue with flooding at Victoria Terrace in Ardrishaig which he wanted to formally raise at the meeting. Stewart Clark advised that he was liaising with Transerv to resolve this as he believed it to be a blockage of debris under the trunk road and was hoping for a quick resolution.