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| Objective | Estimated Target Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tarland WwTP wetland | ||
| Award wetland design contract | November 2004 | Complete |
| Hold on-site technical & ecological consultations | December 2004 | Complete |
| Approve final wetland design | March 2005 | Ongoing |
| Complete wetland construction | August 2005 | Complete |
| Erect bird hide and information boards | Spring 2006 | |
| Biodiversity Enhancement | ||
| Create buffer zones in following locations: | ||
| Western tributary of Small Burn (Alastrean Wood) | Spring 2003 | Complete |
| Eastern tributary of Small Burn below B9119 (Milton of Culsh) | 2003 | Complete |
| Eastern tributary of Small Burn between East Town and Petts (above B9119) – east bank | 2003 | Complete |
| Eastern tributary of Small Burn as above – west bank | Winter 2004/05 | Complete |
| Small Burn, downstream of Coull Road | Summer 2005 | Complete |
| Upper Alt-na-Vackie (fencing) | Autumn 2005 | Complete |
| Upper Alt-na-Vackie (tree planting and water supplies) | Spring 2006 | |
| Lower Alt-na-Vackie (fencing, tree planting and water supplies) | Spring 2006 | |
| Create small buffering wetlands in following locations: | ||
| Upper Stoneyford Burn below Tillychardoch | Autumn 2005 | Complete |
| Flood Alleviation | ||
| Gather topographical data to feed into flood modelling and design of wetlands for storage | October 2004 | Complete |
| Mill of Gellan demonstration flood storage wetland | ||
| Design wetland and conduct consultation | November 2004 | Complete |
| Obtain approvals | January 2005 | Complete |
| Award tender for construction | January 2005 | Complete |
| Complete construction | March 2005 | Complete |
| Conduct modelling of Tarland/Dee confluence and design flood alleviation scheme at Aboyne | Draft Nov 2004 Appraisal Dec 2004 |
Draft Complete |
| Show GIS visualisation of potential flood storage areas to local residents / public | February 2005 | Complete |
| Scheme design of larger flood storage areas between Tarland & Aboyne (South Gellan; further sites to be finalised) | Summer 2005 | Complete |
| Prepare Scoping Report for Initial Assessment of Environmental & Ecological Impact of flood storage areas | February 2006 | Complete |
| Initial assessment of Environmental & Socio-economic impact of flood storage areas | Autumn/Winter 2006 | |
Preparation of detailed design of full flood prevention scheme including application for planning permissions and full EIA. |
2006/07 | |
| Community Wetland at Viewfield (Tarland Development Group) | ||
| Complete landscaping, prepare ground for paths, install pipes and weir and connect to stormwater overflow | Autumn 2004 | Complete |
| Complete paths and fencing and safety devices | Winter 2004/05 | Complete |
| Consult with SNH re. information board | Summer 2005 | |
| Community Engagement | ||
| Hold Tarland local community launch and WwTP consultation | March 2004 | Complete |
| Produce 3 Dee Vision update newsletter | February 2005 | Complete |
| Hold community evening for project update with launch of Tarland School ‘Dee Source to Sea’ mural | February 2005 | Complete |
| Other works | ||
| Conduct survey of lower Tarland catchment (Coull to Aboyne) to assess environmental quality and identify pressures | January 2005 | Complete |
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