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Pedestrian stairway in Ellon closed to allow study into required repair costs


By Kirsty Brown

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The stairs from Riverside Road to Bruce Crescent have been closed until a survey can be carried out to see what needs to be done in the way of repairs and what cost.

Ellon and District councillor Gillian Owen said: “At one of my surgeries at Ellon Farmers Market a constituent came along to tell me the stairs to Bruce Crescent were not in a good shape and she had in fact had a fall!

"I decided to take a walk to see for myself and was disturbed to see the deterioration.

"I went down them and nearly fell myself, if Steve hadn’t been with me, I’m not sure how far I would have gone down them.

"The handrail is sticky, and I struggled to hold on which was one of the reasons for my near miss.

"I informed the Officers and they decided on safety grounds that the stairs should be closed for investigations.

“I realise this closure can cause issues for residents, but safety is key.

"I would ask residents not to move the barriers, if anyone uses the stairs which have been closed the Council cannot be held liable for any accidents."

The steps have been closed until a survey can be carried out.
The steps have been closed until a survey can be carried out.

Aberdeenshire Council said: "With regard to the required repairs we are awaiting a cost estimate, but this is likely to be substantial, the brickwork under the steps all requires replacing also new cast concrete steps are likely to be required along with a new handrail.

"This is likely to be a considerable sum for which there is no identified budget for at present.

"However, there are two alternative routes to using the steps, either the Riverside Walk along to Bridge Street via the Old Bridge or via the footpaths along Bruce Crescent and up onto Riverside Road.

"Depending upon the final destination the new Meiklemill Bridge is also an option for pedestrians."

Continuing, Ms Owen said: "I realise that this may not be what residents want to read but the health and safety of all using them must be taken into consideration.

“I’ll keep everyone updated on what the plan will be, but I again make a plea, please leave the barriers in place!”


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