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Loch Lomond charity backs proposal for £40m Flamingo Land-owned Balloch resort

The charity behind Maiden of the Lake is backing a controversial £40m holiday park scheme.

The Loch Lomond Steamship Company says the Balloch resort will boost the region to reach its "full potential."

Chairman Iain Robertson wrote a letter confirming Loch Lomond and his support for the Trossachs National Park Authority.

This organization submitted representatives to Flamingo His Land's proposal to build hotels, lodges, restaurants, cafes, shops, craft he breweries, and a monorail in West His Riverside. He is one of the newest organizations.

Currently, more than 450 documents have been submitted to the National Park Authority.

Over 30,000 people added their names to an online petition set up by the Scottish Greens.

Iain said the resort will complement existing tourism operations, including the Maid of the Lake, which is currently under restoration.

He said:

"We also believe that improving the visitor experience will benefit complementary tourism and leisure businesses, including PS Maid of the Loch.

"Furthermore, , Balloch village, Pierhead area and Lomond Shores will benefit all three sites and encourage day-trippers to extend their visits for economic benefit to the region as a whole.

Considering the commitment to ensure continued access to and perhaps better signage to the Great Trails Three Rocks Way and John Muir Way, which are now the riverside trails between the Balloch and Loch Lomond Shores complexes

The Loch Lomond Steamship Company has also welcomed the introduction of the monorail and believes it will allow visitors to leave their cars behind.

The resort follows concerns from critics that it will attract an influx of cars. Even those who support the development said they were concerned about the impact on local roads, according to a targeted survey.

Ian said: A key element of the application is the transport link to the pier area via monorail. This link he lost in 1986 when the railroad was closed at Baroque Village.

"We welcome this transport link that we believe will allow visitors of all abilities to travel to the pier, historic steam slipway, PS Maid of the Loch and Loch Lomond Shores.

``It will also encourage visitors to Loch Lomond Shores to visit Barroch Village, a boon that has not been brought to the village for more than 20 years.

``Balloch is the main access point to Loch Lomond and beyond. We believe it is imperative to transform it into a more visually appealing and safer place for both."