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Completed Project Updates How do I become a member of the Community Company? You can become a member by completing one of our membership forms here Follow us on: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Previous Post Get in touch with us today If you would like to get involved or chat about Strathdearn Community Developments further…

Completed Project Updates Is there a pub in the new community hub? No, however, the premises is licensed to serve alcohol and so the cafe can offer alcohol with meals, (consumption on the premises). The hub can serve alcohol for functions, weddings, conferences etc. Including late licenses for dances and weddings. Follow us on: Facebook…

Completed Project Updates How are we looking to be cycling friendly? SCD are working with Cycling UK on their Cycling Friendly Award.  Several free events have been held that were open to the community such as the Dr bike workshops, cycle maintenance workshops and cycling skills session through funding from the Big Bike Revival scheme. We hope to…

Completed Project Updates What is happening with the new play park at Old Mill Road? The playpark at Old Mill Road is currently being constructed to re-site the equipment previously located next to the Old hall and to include a new skate park facility and shelter. Work started in Summer 2020 following planning consent and…

Completed Project Updates What has happened to the path through Tomatin? Background It is a long held ambition to have a path from the A9 bus stop to Juniper Drive. The final sections 7 & 8 of the path project were put on hold by SCD in late 2018 due to concerns over cost/time associated…

Completed Project Updates Broadband upgrade 2020 – FAQs Q. What is FTTP? A. FTTP means “Fibre To The Premise”. Fibre (optic) cable can carry huge amounts of broadband data over large distance with very little resistance. At the moment you receive your broadband through your existing phone line which uses copper wire. Copper is a poor…

Completed Project Updates Will there be another phase of upgrading to superfast broadband in Strathdearn? Phase 1 & 2 and a possible Phase 3Two successful projects were completed to upgrade Strathdearn broadband: Moy and around Glenmazaran/Coignafearn. An opportunity has arisen to upgrade the majority of the remaining properties in Strathdearn to the highest level –…

Completed Project Updates Can I see the site plan and design for the affordable houses? The planning application for the proposed Affordable Housing has been submitted.   For folks who were not able to attend the open evening, please see the designs and site layout below.   All of this is subject to planning approval,…

Completed Project Updates Are the affordable housing units being built in Tomatin? Maureen Macdonald Cooke is Project Officer and negotiations are ongoing at an advanced stage. A housing needs survey was conducted and closed on 19th April 2020. The tender for contractors was scored on the 28th July. A preferred bidder has been selected (7even Construction…