Community Path Project Marywell Community Path Project David Younie Birse & Ballogie Community Council

Planning and building the path Sourcing the funds Ballogie Estate willing to offer in-kind support (path materials, shrub clearance) Planning gain funds Ballogie Community Association own funds Commercial donations via Birse & Ballogie Community Council Awards for All (Scotland) grant of £10000 Total funds confirmed: £24,712 incl. in-kind contributions Total cash funds confirmed (i.e. excl. in-kind contributions) £19,096

Future proofing the path Make sure it is well designed and constructed

Future proofing the path Make sure it is well designed and constructed Public liability insurance Included in Ballogie Community Association public liability insurance Maintaining the path Maintenance protocol essential for public liability insurance Community path maintenance group formed

Maintaining the path

Path Maintenance Schedule Annual Maintenance Tasks Frequency Detail Responsibility 1. Path Survey and inspection 9 Inspect path to monitor implementation of routine maintenance schedule and identify any un-programmed work due to unforeseen circumstances e.g. weather impacts, vandalism etc BCA 2. Path edges 2 0.5m strip either side of path edge cut by strimmer/ scythe June and September 3. Path surface Once every 2 years Spray with approved herbicide to maintain 2m path width, between May and September (or when necessary) 4. Trees 1 Inspection of trees within falling distance of path by suitably qualified person for safety and take appropriate action where required. Once yearly but especially following high winds. BEE 5. Litter and dog fouling Monitoring undertaken as 1 above. Appropriate action where required. 6. Drains Inspection undertaken as 1 above. Clear and repair where required. 7. Boundary structures (fences/walls and gates) 8. Site signs and barriers Every 3 years Rolling programme of preventative maintenance. Replacement as and when required. 9. Pathside tree, bushes and shrubs Every 5 years Rolling programme of trimming and pruning overhanging branches to maintain 3m wide path corridor.

Weed control BCA has recently been awarded a grant of £1500 from ‘Paths for All (Scotland) for purchase of maintenance equipment Strimmer/brushcutter/shrubcutter Leaf blower Secateurs and pruning shears Knapsack sprayers Protective clothing

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