Viability of the Project

Record 003

Viability of the Project

The project decided to test the viability of the project by using graph and calculation (Figure 2.1, 2.2, 2.3).

Based on the calculation showed by Figure 2.2, the derelict sites along the River Clyde could hold 456 deers in a total of 38 Hectares land. The calculation are influenced by deer’s birth rate, culling time and deer space requirement. The deer’s birth rate and culling time could be seen in Figure 2.1 and 2.2. The calculation of the deer’s required living space is based on a free range natural farm requirement, which stated that 1 Hectare of land could support 12 hinds.

The total amount of deer will produce 25 tonnes of Venison per year, which will contribute to 33.3% of the total Scottish Farmed Venison Market. This amount is miniscule compare to venison produced by hunting (game meat). In total, Scotland produce 3450 tonnes per year, which is 98.6% of the total Scottish Venison Market. In addition, Scotland wish to increase venison production by 1000 tonnes in 2019. However, there is only one active venison abattoir, the Stagison Abattoir owned by Downfield Farm in west Scotland, established in 2016. With the steady growth of the industry and Scottish government plan to increase the output of venison, another slaughterhouse will be needed to keep up with the projected venison demand. Although Figure 2.1 suggests the project to explore other derelict land alongside the Clyde River, the project wishes to focus on the slaughterhouse facilities as it is more convincing compared to developing deer farms alongside the Clyde River.

Figure 2.2 - Graph and Calculation

Figure 2.2 - Graph and Calculation