The number of community members outside Metgasco's Glenugie drill site increased this
morning because of the expected arrival of the drill rig. The crowd continued
to grow throughout the day.
During the morning a truck carrying equipment and a number
of other smaller vehicles approached the site.
These were delayed for some time because of an accident with a bicycle
and traffic congestion near the site.
Community members entered into the spirit of the season
singing carols around a Christmas tree which had been placed in front of the
entrance to the drill site. The crowd effectively blocked the entrance so that
around 4 pm the Metgasco convoy left the site.
It is expected that they will return tomorrow - presumably
with an increased police presence.
