Issue - meetings

Councillor Kelly detailed  flooding issues which had occurred in the Meadowburn area in Campbeltown and also a recurrent flooding in Stewarton .  This had impacted onto several business premises.  Jane McKenzie would raise this issue with David Innes and report back.  She suggested that reporting such incidences through the Scottish Water call centre would create a ‘history’ and enable Scottish Water to monitor and track ongoing problems.

Eddie Burns reported that Scottish Water were nearing completion at the Kinloch Park Pumping station.  They were still to undergo a testing exercise.  

Councillor Semple raised the water issues at the Marina in Campbeltown and enquired if Scottish Water would be willing to participate in promotion of the area.  Jane McKenzie stated, on behalf of Scottish Water, that they would be happy to be involved with any marketing/promotion to be undertaken for the Marina.

Councillor Currie stated that there was new ownership at the Machrie House Hotel and detailed problems they were experiencing with the connection of their water supply.  Sandy Mactaggart reported that the Council had periodic meetings with Scottish Water to discuss and review strategic areas and historical problems.  He was happy to broker a meeting with Scottish Water.  In addition, Jane McKenzie would liaise with the Scottish Water Asset planners in regards this issue.

Councillor Hay enquired on the final submission date for the Main Issues report.

Action:  Sandy Mactaggart would advise on the date.

Councillor Kelly reported on the ongoing problem at the MACC.  Jane advised of a meeting which had been held on 2 August between Scottish Water, HIE, MACC and the Scottish Government to progress this.

Jane advised the Committee of a proposed community event to be held by Scottish Water in Campbeltown to mark the completion of the project.  She would advise the date when arrangements had been formalised.