Tonight was a meeting of the Chapelton Liaison Committee, when developers, residents, council and NHS officers, and local councillors meet to discuss progress. A few snippets:
– At the moment 77 houses are occupied, with 100 homes completed. Over the coming weeks Zero C will be starting on their next block, beyond Bunting Place and Hume Square. Twenty two and three bedroom bungalows are also proposed instead of seven larger houses. They would be in three small courtyards. This is in response to the repeated requests for bungalows.
– Three waste bins will be placed on Greenlaw Road (the main road to the community).
– The primary school had been earmarked for August 2019, but this has been put back to 2020 in view of the downturn in the economy.
– Work should start on site at Portlethen medical centre in July to increase the consulting space, partially prompted by the new patients coming from Chapelton.
– There have been enquiries about opening a pharmacy, however for a fully functioning pharmacy it is calculated there needs to be a population of around 4000. Too early.
– A retirement village is being considered, including flats. houses and cottages. A developer who specialises in this market is interested.
– Seven people who live in Chapelton also work in Chapelton.
– Every home has fibre optic for the best broadband service.