BALLACHULISH

Ballachulish Community Company (BCC) recently updated members on the possibility of the community taking control of the Abhainn Greadhain hydro scheme at Glenachulish.

The board appointed directors Kevin Smith and David Kitson to look at taking this forward. A site meeting was held on May 5 with the forestry team and the company examined various possibilities including opening discussion with Scottish Water about the seemingly redundant pen-stock and water facilities and looking to incorporate this into the proposed scheme.

It has been agreed by the board funding be sought for a feasibility study, which is now under way.

Should the company move forward with this plan, they will need voluntary assistance from the community so anyone interested should email ballachulishcc@aol.com.

BCC has also been working with Ballachulish Community Association and the community council on a proposal to restore the boat sheds at the east harbour. Initial surveys have been carried out and it is proposed funding be sought.

BCC has contacted the community empowerment and assets division of Scottish Water enquiring about the community obtaining ownership of the Scottish Water Buildings and land at Brecklet.