The construction of a hydro-electric scheme in the back hills of Largs has resulted in strong criticism from members of the public in relation to the state of the hill area at Greeto Falls.
A thread on the Largs People facebook site included scores of locals criticising the 'destruction' of the Greeto Falls area, with one stating: "So so sad! Such happy memories.Another part of our beautiful landscape destroyed. Progress?"
In relation to concerns about the impact of trees downed and the removal of the Greeto Falls bridge in recent months for the hydro-electric scheme, Douglas Blair stated: "The visual impact assessment for the planning application to North Ayrshire Council states that the access track to Greeto Bridge will be fully restored after construction, and the Greeto Bridge will be fully restored."
Community councillor Ian Murdoch implored locals to attend forthcoming meetings about the projects on the back hills of Largs, and said: " I have been concerned about this from the start of the consultation. The environmental impact study is not available yet, so how can all this construction go ahead without it? 1.4 million trees and 2 hydro systems, the landscape behind Largs will be changed forever. Please get involved in any further consultations."
Largs Community Council has arranged an open meeting to listen to the views of the public concerning the separate Halkshill commercial forestry project.
The meeting is on Tuesday 16 February in Largs Library beginning at 7pm.
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