January 2019 | Local News
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2019 will see the start of construction work on a new pontoon and jetty on Loch Long at Arrochar. It become possible after the community-led Loch Long Jetty Association was awarded £84,000 from one of the UK’s largest charitable funders. The funding will enable the charity to provide and install a pontoon and visitor moorings on Loch Long, for the use and enjoyment of Arrochar residents and visitors. The Garfield Weston Foundation which made the award commented that amazing projects involving local people who are helping their communities thrive, like the Association, are facing unprecedented demand for their services by being proactive and innovative. Dawn Gourlay, Secretary of the Loch Long Jetty Association says: “Arrochar is situated in a beautiful location at the head of Loch Long, surrounded by the picturesque Arrochar Alps, and is
Loch Long at Arrochar
located on the main trunk road to the West of Scotland and the Western Isles. “Many private yachts and chartered vessels sail up Loch Long every year, but with no pontoon or visitor moorings they are currently unable to safely moor and come ashore, to visit the village and explore the surrounding area. By providing these facilities it will also allow us to hold community led initiatives such as annual triathlon and raft races, which will help to enhance community spirit and benefit small businesses in the village.”
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The Association said that it was very grateful for this opportunity afforded by the Weston Anniversary Fund in conjunction with its other main sponsors, the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and the Hannah Stirling Loch Lomond Charitable Trust. The Association is extremely excited about what the future holds for the community in Arrochar. It is anticipated that construction work on the pontoon will commence in the Spring of 2019. For more information contact lochlongjettyassociation@gmail.com
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