FUTURE PLANS

The Co-Chomunn has a number of plans to improve the facilities at Ravenspoint:

1. NEW PORCH

We have planning permission and building warrant approval to build a new porch on the front of Ravenspoint. This will cut down on draughts and also give more space for notices and displays. It is hoped to do most of the work using volunteers over the winter months of 2009

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2. RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS

We have plans to build two small wind turbines on land leased from Croft 1 Kershader, together with solar panels and better insulation at Ravenspoint. This will help to reduce energy bills. We are looking to Community Energy Scotland and the Comhairle for most of the funding. Shetland Wind Power Ltd have been appointed as our contractor for the wind turbines part of the project, which it is hoped will be in place by Summer 2010.

3. EXTENSION TO RAVENSPOINT

It is planned to extend one wing of the single-storey building at the rear of Ravenspoint towards Loch Erisort to provide a relocated tea-room (with views over the loch) and new kitchen and toilet facilities. The development will also create more exhibition space at Ravenspoint. Progress depends on planning permission, building warrant approval, and funding. We intend to apply to the Scottish Rural Development Programme for the major part of the funding. A follow-up application to LEADER will be considered for a project to equip and help run the new facilities

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The plans for the extension are available here