Garrison pond project taking shape in Millport

The next phase in improving the Garrison grounds is taking shape - the Garrison House pond project.
Cumbrae Community Development Company have thanked the Common Good Fund (North Ayrshire Council) for granting funds to assist in the clean-up up of the Garrison House pond.
CEO Michael Bertram said; “On behalf of the board of Cumbrae Community Development Company, we would like to thank residents and visitors for their patience whilst we undertake these clearing out works.
“Mr. Kevin Brown of Bide Developments, Kilmarnock has been working with the CCDC Board for several years now as a chartered surveyor and once again is providing his expertise to the board free of charge.
“We need to undertake these works to accurately assess the land underpinning the old pond, before we can redevelop this area and we will also start working on moving the old compost area to a more suitable location this month.
“Over successive years large massive amounts of rubble, rubbish and household dumping have been deposited within the grounds. This rubbish included old fence posts and concrete from the old tennis courts were dumped at the rear of these grounds and found their way into the old ornamental pond; and in effect created a waste dumping area.
“We tackled some of this work back in 2016 and this was assisted by a grant from the Kelburn Wind Farm.”
The redevelopment of the iconic pond took a major step forward after it was granted £3500 from the Millport Common Good Fund.
Cumbrae Community Development Company put forward the application for the ‘unique space’ for the derelict area to provide a new space for children and families to enjoy. A mechanical digger is necessary to clear out and locate the original pond walls. Labour is then required to clear and repair the walls, plant life will be removed and re-planted. The overall cost of the project is £8920.