Myself, the project manager (Stewart) and path ranger (Charlie), have now been in our positions for a few months now, and we are making good progress. The improvements to the physical path infrastructure have started. There is a local contractor currently upgrading the challenging section at Ormidale Lodge. Also, excavation work will soon commence from Portavadie through to Strachur, along with timber construction work at Asgog Castle, Millhouse & Lochgoilhead, with works all carried out by local contractors. Footfall counters will be installed at 9 locations on the Cowal Way next month, to give us access to regular and important numerical data. We have an agreed marketing plan in place for the Cowal Way, which will incorporate for example, new branding, social media, and a redesigned website. (Local service companies in Portavadie, Tighnabruaich, Glendaruel, Strachur, Lochgoilhead, Arrochar & Inveruglas will have recently received a mailing about website advertising opportunities). We are visiting all the communities on the Cowal Way to introduce ourselves and to provide regular updates, primarily by attending community council and other local group meetings. We look forward to meeting many of the local residents and businesses at these meetings. If you would like a Cowal Way update at one of your group meetings, please get in touch with me by email at stewart@cgdt.org or call me on 07774 926245.
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