Ellon Park and Ride

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Ellon Park and Ride is a park and ride facility near Ellon, UK.

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History

The facility opened in 2000. In 2012, expansion plans were approved by the council. [1] In 2014, the first stage of the work was completed with 40 parking spaces added. [2] [3] However, the remainder of the expansion was delayed due to uncertainty over who owned an area of land that was to be compulsorily purchased, and the discovery that a water went across the area to be developed. [4] The COVID-19 pandemic was cited as a reason for further delays. [5] In late 2021, new stances were installed. [6]

The improvement project was completed in October 2022. [7] [8]

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References

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  3. Denny Andonova. "Ellon Park and Ride £1million expansion to be completed by end of the year". Press and Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
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  5. Porter, David (3 January 2021). "Light at the end of the tunnel for Ellon Park and Ride saga". Grampian Online. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
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