Estimated Price

£6,500

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In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?

This proposal seeks funding to support the purchase of a lawnmower and servicing of essential green maintenance equipment for the 2025/26 season and beyond. Our bowling green is a vital community asset, used by members and visitors throughout the season.

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Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)

This proposal seeks funding to support the purchase and servicing of essential green maintenance equipment for the 2025/26 season and beyond. Our club relies heavily on the dedication of our volunteer greenkeeper, who maintains the green with limited machinery. To ensure the continued quality and safety of our playing surface, we require investment in key equipment upgrades.

 

Our bowling green is a vital community asset, used by members and visitors throughout the season.  Obtaining this funding would mean we can concentrate our efforts on improving the green to a standard that will attract new members to the club and encourage others to take up the sport, including our youngest citizens of Ayrshire and Arran.

 

Maintenance is currently carried out by a single greenkeeper using aging and partially functional equipment. This has led to increased manual labour, reduced efficiency, and rising maintenance costs.

 

Recent assessments have identified areas for immediate improvement and are listed in the 'estimated cost of project section.

Recent assessments have identified areas for immediate improvement, as outlined below:

1. New lawmower
2. Replacement of a broken chain on the winter lawnmower.
3. Acquisition of a new, reliable lawnmower to replace outdated machinery.
4. Rental of specialist equipment (e.g., aerator/hole corer) for seasonal treatments