Changes are in store at Knockroom development

A new ownership a n d p r o j e c t structure for the Knockroon housing development has been announced.

Following completion of the first phase PWCF will be transferring the ownership of Knockroon to Dumfries House Trust by way of a grant, the Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation and the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust revealed.

The next phase of the project will be delivered by a new company established under Dumfries House Trust, called the Dumfries House Development and Training Company.

This company will develop activities of Dumfries House, enhancing local skills training, apprenticeships and traditional manufacturing and will create more job opportunities.

PWCF thanked Ian and Anne Hope for opening this project six years ago.

Ian said: “We are extremely proud to have been involved in such an important and original development

“The success of creating a truly sustainable community, using traditional architecture and building techniques, is testament to the inspiration and foresight of the Prince of Wales and his Foundation for Building Community, and we are delighted to have been instrumental in realising this vision.

“We are delighted the new structure will allow for further community benefits.

“The concepts and techniques demonstrated at Knockroon will be an inspiration for our future developments.”