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Tighnabruich Community Petrol Station and EV Charging
Proposal code: CONSUL-2025-05-50
The Tighnabruich Community Petrol Station and EV Charging Project aims to ensure reliable access to fuel and electric vehicle (EV) charging for residents and visitors by establishing a community-owned
Estimated Price
1230000
What Will It Do?
- Fuel Supply: Provide a consistent and reliable supply of petrol and diesel to meet the needs of the community and visitors.
- EV Charging Stations: Install electric vehicle charging stations at the petrol station to support the growing number of EVs.
- Convenience Store: Include a small convenience store offering essential items, snacks, and beverages.
- Employment Opportunities: Create local jobs by hiring staff for the petrol station, convenience store, and EV charging station maintenance.
- Community Ownership: Operate under community ownership to ensure that profits are reinvested into local projects and services.
- Sustainable Practices: Implement environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling programs and energy-efficient lighting.
Why Is It Needed?
- Essential Service: Address the lack of accessible fuel and EV charging services in Tighnabruich, which is crucial for residents, businesses, and tourists.
- Economic Stability: Support the local economy by providing jobs and keeping profits within the community.
- Community Resilience: Enhance community resilience by ensuring a stable fuel and EV charging supply, especially important in remote areas.
- Environmental Responsibility: Promote sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of fuel and EV services.
Benefits:
- Economic: Boost the local economy through job creation and reinvestment of profits.
- Social: Strengthen community bonds through shared ownership and involvement in the project.
- Environmental: Implement sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Convenience: Provide a convenient location for fuel, EV charging, and essential items, reducing the need for long trips to other towns.
Timeline:
- Phase 1 (0-3 months): Planning and securing funding, site selection, and community outreach.
- Phase 2 (3-6 months): Construction of the petrol station and convenience store, installation of fuel tanks, pumps, and EV charging stations.
- Phase 3 (6-12 months): Hiring staff, stocking the convenience store, and launching the petrol station and EV charging services.
- Phase 4 (1-2 years): Ongoing operation, community engagement, and evaluation of the project's impact.