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Linda Abu Saada
Connaught Barracks Project Team
Homes & Communities Agency
Kent House
81 Station Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23
I would like to see the area managed for nature conservation. This could easily be compatible with the historic use of the landscape such as through grazing and coppicing. Their could be an environmental centre offering training and education, managing historic grazing breeds that could then be sold on as conservation grade or even organic meat. There could be furniture/firewood made and sold from coppiced material. The end result would be of benefit for people, wildlife and the landscape, it could also be the site for a small community of eco homes fussing new and old technology to offer the best for families and the environment. Or maybe even a eco holiday village where people have the opportunity to learn conservation techniques on site.
There is a lot you can do – but overall the majority of land should be left open semi natural habitat. Happy to discuss any of this futher.
By: Josie Nemwan on 6 November 2008
at 3:00 pm
As a local resident (within Castle Ward) I should be very interested in participating in one of the site tours on Saturday 15th November.
Either one is OK.
Any detailed ideas of my own regarding the site I would prefer to keep until after I have seen it – however, I hope some development of Fort Burgoyne as a sightseeing destination will figure in plans (conveniently near Castle).
Thank you
Ian Taylor
By: Ian Taylor on 7 November 2008
at 2:50 pm
Having lived in Dover all my life,i feel that much history outside of the castle has been neglected.ie The Western Heights for one,Landon Cliffs etc.It would be fantastic if Fort Burgoyne could take on the role that Fort Amhurst has played at Chatham and become “living” history.Workshops guided tours etc,and of course to keep the place in good order.With the Castle just a stones through away it would make a wonderful tourist destination.My wife and i would like to be able to join the tour on Nov 15th,
Thank You
Richard Keeler
By: Richard Keeler on 8 November 2008
at 3:33 pm
As a part of Dover residency what I would like to suggest if it is possible it would be best idea to have this Connaught barracks as a well organise hospital. Because this area is peace, and well known area for all people rather then there in Buckland. we have lots of so many facilities such as lots of well organised building to set up as a deferent ward and clinics, we have plenty of room for car parking, we have helicopter lend marked encase of if we need emergency categories casualties need to pick up drop up. And we don’t need to worried about disturb for any residency as well. Or can be use as college or school rather then demolishing this historical area and changed in to residence
thank you
By: Netra on 14 November 2008
at 9:52 am
Dear Katherine,
I am a local man living in Burgoyne Heights and I would like to attend on preview day on 15th Nov 08. Could you pelase register for me at 10:30 if there is a place avalable. Many thanks.
By: Dewan Gurung on 14 November 2008
at 2:56 pm
I am interested in hearing the future plans for Fort burgoyne as opposed to the newer connaught barracks. Since its use in World war 2, it has barely changed, it would be a waste in my opinion to lose such an amazing structure. If you could reply with the future plans I would be most appriciative. Many thanks
By: Ryan Davies on 5 February 2009
at 12:11 pm
I agree with R.Keeler 08/10/08 Dover has much more history other than our Castle,enough that if it was maintained (& not treated as the poor cousin to the Castle ) would draw many more visitorsto Dover,The Roman Painted House, St James,St Marys,Grand Shaft etc, which can only restore our ailing town. This area would not just draw people for its own historic value but would be a perfect area to place a living museum (one only has to look at the success of Beamish) Thus providing local employment & displaying crafts, what a tremendous draw it would offer to our neighbours across the channel also. Lets show off our History & Heritage!
By: Patricia Carr on 12 February 2009
at 8:31 pm