The campaign group that fought against plans for a waste incinerator has said it is "extremely happy" with the decision to withdraw the proposals.
Barr Environmental officially submitted plans for a "state-of-the-art" energy recovery park at the site back in 2021.
This week, it was revealed that the plans had been withdrawn.
READ MORE: Barr Environmental reveals reason for incinerator plans withdrawal
The 'Say No to an Incinerator at Barr/Killoch group', also known as 'Ayrshire Against Incinerators group' (AAI), had been against the plans since before the official submission.
The group believes this has been the correct decision for the community.
A spokesperson for AAI said: "Following the update from East Ayrshire planning on Thursday, January 25, 2024, stating that Barr have withdrawn their application 21/0369/pp for an Energy Recovery Park at the Killoch site just outside Ochiltree.
"The We Say No group are extremely happy with this outcome.
"The group truly believe this is the best outcome for our community, the environment and that incineration is not the way forward for Scotland and its future moving towards a circular economy."
READ MORE: Controversial Killoch incinerator plans withdrawn after years of campaigning
A statement added: "We would like to thank everyone who helped the group, whether it be writing objections, sharing our campaign or demonstrating to raise awareness of the issue.
"We have shown that perseverance and people making their voices known does make a difference.
"The Scottish Monomorium on Incineration and resulting recommendations from Dr Colin Church has shown that we need to look for better and greener alternatives to Scotland waste as we move to a circular economy.
READ MORE: How the decision was reached to withdraw Ochiltree incinerator plans
"We would like to especially thank UKWIN Shlomo and Josh, Kim Pratt from Friend of the Earth Scotland, John Young from the Dovesdale group and also Local MSPs Elena Whitham and Carol Mochan who all supported the group.
"The group will continue to monitor for any future updates or planning for this site to ensure it's a benefit to the surrounding communities."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here