CGDTCGDT, which has been enabling the KCB steering group to move forward, is pleased to say the KCB website is now fully functional and available at www.kcb.scot. We have also included a link in this website’s menu for everyone’s convenience.
The website will be used to update the area on the project’s progress, will take signups to the newsletter (which will help evidence local demand for the service) and publish as much of the documentation as commercial confidentiality allows.
At the Glendaruel Hall on Saturday 16th Jan, 11 am!
The appraisal of the potential sites is now complete and we will score the options against how they meet our criteria.
Our meeting will be facilitated by the consultants – the Design Team and Business planning team, who look forward to meeting everyone.
If you live in Colintraive & Glendaruel, Kilfinan or Bute Community Council areas, and you aren’t within 1 km of a BT Next Generation Enabled telephone exchange, this is for you:
CGDT is a highly active Development Trust with a wide range of projects the voluntary board wishes to progress.
We are therefore seeking to appoint a part time officer who will enable us to develop and deliver the strategic vision for the Trust by providing capacity in the key areas of governance, human resources (HR), public relations and initial project development.
The successful applicant will also be responsible for financial management, including management of budgets, management accounts, financial accounting, and management of governance, human resources (HR), public relations and initial project development.
The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced manager with a background in the charity sector who can help the Board create a self-sustaining series of social enterprises.
Application packs are available via email from cgdt@cgdt.org. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th November 2015, with interviews the week after.
More information is available here.
This post is supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise & the Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust
All the documents pertaining to our recent application to Argyll and Bute Council for permission to erect two wind turbines in Stronafian Forest are available here.
This application represents one facet of CGDT’s integrated plan to ensure that our community is sustainable and successful in the long term.
More information will be available at our AGM on the 13th September at 2pm in Glendaruel Village Hall.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETING
Thursday 18th June 2015
7pm – Glendaruel Village Hall
Colintraive & Glendaruel Development Trust are holding a meeting on Thursday 18th of June 2015 at 7pm in the Glendaruel Village Hall to discuss the proposal for a 2 x 500KW Community Wind Project within Stronafian Community Forest.
Renewables consultants, staff and Board members will be in attendance to answer your questions and describe the proposal to you in detail.
Updates on some of our other work within the Community Forest, The Cowal Way Long Distance Footpath, Community Broadband and the proposed Micro Hydro Scheme at Duiletter will also be provided.
We value your input and look forward to seeing you.
Colintraive & Glendaruel Development Trust (CGDT) is seeking tenders for the provision of a feasibility assessment for potential micro hydro schemes. The consultant will provide technical advice and assistance to help CGDT utilise their local hydro resource, with the aim
of creating income for the local community, increasing employment opportunities at CGDT and supporting the Scottish Government renewables targets.
CGDT is seeking a consultant who can provide expertise, knowledge and resources not otherwise available in the community. Knowledge of small scale hydro feasibility assessment, hydro development work and extensive practical knowledge in the field will be essential along with demonstrable experience of assistance with similar projects.
Closing date for tenders is Monday 1st September and all inquiries to eamon@cgdt.org
Thank you to those who completed the Broadband Survey with Anne Lamb. 100 completed forms were received, an excellent return rate, which shows just how important fast Broadband connectivity is to the Communities of Colintraive and Glendaruel.
The Trust’s Scoping Document was submitted last month to Community Broadband Scotland (CBS) and as soon as we hear that this has been approved we shall post it on the Trust’s website for your perusal.
The next step is to meet again with Campbell Cameron of CBS and he is joining us at 6pm Thursday 15th May in the Colintraive Village Hall along with his Operations Manager Alaistair Nicolson.
Campbell and Alaistair will brief the meeting on the planned Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband (DSSB) roll out issues and how CBS can help the community fill the gaps left.
Following this meeting a Technical Options Study will need to be undertaken (if funding can be confirmed). This study will hopefully produce a plan to ensure that the project, when complete, will be viable, robust and sustainable.
We do hope that you can attend the meeting on the 15th and we look forward to a fruitful discussion.
There’s a Tearoom at Kilmodan PS next Thursday (20th March) between 10-12am, with Pebble projects being showcased at 11.30am.
Tea, Coffee and Cakes served by the pupils in the school. Great community event.
21st March Colintraive Village Hall 6pm
You are welcome to attend this event to discuss the final version of what we have been working on together.
Copies of the final version of the Community Forest Masterplan have been made available to read in the Glendaruel Village Hall and the Colintraive Village Hall (subject to the halls being open).
Refreshments available on the night.
Here’s the plan: Stronafian Masterplan