An East Renfrewshire woman, who describes her home as a tranquil haven for herself and her animals, is facing major disruptions due to nearby quarry works. The massive Dareduff Hill Quarry project, approved in 2022, could see up to 100 trucks daily passing through Neilston as part of the extraction process. The woman, who is an animal lover and riding instructor, claims the works have already disrupted her water supply and spooked her horses.
An East Renfrewshire woman is devastated by the start of massive quarry works near her home. She claims the works have disrupted her water supply and terrified her horses, causing one rider to get injured. Approved by councillors in 2022, the Dareduff Hill Quarry project could see up to 100 trucks daily passing through Neilston over the next decade.
The woman, an animal lover and riding instructor, says local politicians, councils, and contractors have ignored her concerns, despite promises to protect her water supply and preserve the tranquility of her farm
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