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The Gatehouse Development Initiative
The Gatehouse Development Initiative exists for the benefit of the Gatehouse Community and provides a framework for the development of projects within the community. Many other community groups are represented at meetings which provide a useful forum for discussion of ideas and proposals, and reporting on the progress of projects. Most projects are run by project managers who report at the regular meetings which are held on the last Wednesday of every other month in the Community Centre at 7.30pm.
The GDI is a limited company, registered in Scotland with charitable status. The meetings are open to all.
Key objectives of the company include:
To assist with the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities.
The preservation of buildings or sites of historic or architectural importance.
The provision of recreational facilities for the public at large.
The protection and conservation of the environment.
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Agendas and Minutes
Next meeting:
26 March, 7.30pm in the Community Centre. (AGM).
Minutes (pdf format)
30 January 2008 (64K)
28 November 2007 (52K)
26 September 2007 (100K)
25 July 2007 (104K)
30 May 2007 (92K)
28 March 2007 (AGM)
31 January 2007
29 November 2006 (Draft) (76K)
27 September 2006 (48K)
26 July 2006 (52K)
31 May 2006 (32K)
Other Documents
CADISPA Report (2008)
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Current Projects
Cally Designed Landscape
Anna Johnson, NSA Officer
The aim of the project is to prepare an overall Management Plan that will provide a framework for the management of the historic designed landscape. The preparation of the plan is now complete and a pdf version of the final report is available to download here. Please note that it contains maps and images and is a large file (20.5 Mb).
Country Market
Ken Smyth
Currently a pilot project on the first Saturday of October, November and December. If the pilot is deemed a success it will become a regular fixture thereafter.
Economic Development
John Jameson
The sub-group is concerned with issues relating to the local economy including housing issues, commercial development and the promotion of the town. The organisation CADISPA (Conservation and Development in Sparsely Populated Areas) based at Strathclyde University has recently delivered a broad-based survey of the Gatehouse community which provide direction for the development of range of projects within the community. Consultations were held widely within the community. A full copy of the report is available by clicking here. (pdf 2.6Mb)
Garries Park
Irene Burnie
The sub-group is concerned with improvements to the park. Current projects are the ongoing development of a wild-flower meadow at one end of the park, a sensory garden, and multi-activity equipment for young people.
New Town Hall
John Russell
Looking into the feasibility of a new multipurpose hall within Gatehouse to include better provision for indoor sports, community offices and improved meeting space for community groups.
Port MacAdam
Ron Forster
Following the completion of the new riverside walk from Port Macadam to Cardoness Castle, phase two of the project is concerned with the restoration of the port structure itself, to stabilise the quayside wall and timbers and create the potential for future recreational use.
Renewable Energy
- Solar Panels Mark Hannay
This project has installed units in a number of properties in and around Gatehouse. This first phase is being monitored. Nothing otherwise taking place at present.
- Wind Turbine David Finlay
A wind turbine is being constructed at Rainton Farm (Cream o' Galloway) outside Gatehouse. Much of the preparation is now completed and the arrival of the turbine is awaited. It is hoped to have the turbine operational by the end of the year. The sale of the power generated will provide an income stream back to the community. The installation itself will also provide a valuable educational exhibit for renewable energy at the visitor centre.
Walks
Peter Addison
Monitoring and reporting on walks related issues in and around Gatehouse.
Web Site
Ken Smyth
This website is maintained for the community by the GDI. It hopefully provides a helpful range of topics and information, however suggestions for further content is welcome. Follow the link at the foot of the page.
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