Scottish Gas Networks has big plans for Banknock quarry

The compulsory purchase of Cowdenhill Quarry, which became active on December 18, will allow SGN to proceed with its plans to lay “an efficient and economical pipeline system for the conveyance of gas”.

The rights which have now been acquired are those necessary to install, construct, use, keep, operate, maintain, monitor, inspect, replace, renew, repair, and retain and take access to gas pipeline infrastructure which is necessary as part of SGN's gas distribution network.

The land contained within the compulsory purchase order includes several thousand square metres of Tomfyne Farm.

People who believe they are entitled to claim compensation in respect of “any interest in the land” can give their details to Scotland Gas Networks plc, 95 Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow, G5 8JD.