Publication of the scheme
At the meeting of the communities committee on 2 February 2023, authority was granted to publish the scheme.
The scheme was formally published on 25 May 2023.
The following statutory and background documents were made available online with hard copies available to view in Newton Stewart Library.
The environmental statement above did not include the response from Scottish Water:
During the publication period (25 May to 23 June 2023) a total of 58 objections were received, together with a representation from SEPA.
The project team reviewed the objections and responded to all objectors with additional information in response to the points that had been raised in the objections.
A report was then submitted to the communities committee on 22 August 2023 and a decision made to confirm the scheme without modification.
The council notified the Scottish Government of this decision and received a reply that advised the matter should be referred to a local hearing.