Western Isles Lottery applies to floodlight Stornoway Town Hall

Plans to floodlight Stornoway Town Hall have been submitted to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
The plans could involve lighting up Stornoway Town Hall in blue for St Andrew's Day.The plans could involve lighting up Stornoway Town Hall in blue for St Andrew's Day.
The plans could involve lighting up Stornoway Town Hall in blue for St Andrew's Day.

Western Isles Community Society, the not-for-profit organisation who manage the Western Isles Lottery, have submitted a planning application for permission to floodlight the south face of the town hall.

This project will be the group’s most ambitious to date, since the launch of the Western Isles Lottery in August 2017.

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Proceeds from the local Lottery have funded the annual Christmas Lights Displays in the town centre for the last three years and the team is hoping to be able to switch on the proposed Town Hall floodlighting at the same time as this year’s light display, scheduled for Friday, December 4.

Festive colours could be used to light up the town hall at Christmas.Festive colours could be used to light up the town hall at Christmas.
Festive colours could be used to light up the town hall at Christmas.

In agreement with CNES, the majority of the lights will stay on until the end of January 2021 to give the town much needed cheer throughout the first dark month of the year.

Janet Paterson, of the Lottery Team, said: “There is no doubt the sight of coloured lighting in the town brings a smile to people’s faces during the festive season.

“We have already installed permanent lighting on the Bridge at the entrance of the Castle Grounds and along Bayhead. The project we are now hoping to embark upon is another year round improvement but one which will give a significant wow factor to the town.

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“We have worked with a professional lighting design firm to ensure we plan and install the most suitable equipment for our climate and types which will create the best effect.

Red lighting might be appropriate for St Valentine's Day.Red lighting might be appropriate for St Valentine's Day.
Red lighting might be appropriate for St Valentine's Day.

“We give sincere thanks to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar who have also fully guided and supported us to get to this stage of the planning.”

Tony Robson, Chair of Western Isles Community Society, added: “The project entails an amount of initial civil and electrical works which will be undertaken by Breedon Hebrides and ACE Electrical Services respectively.

“After the installation of equipment, the lighting would be remotely controlled and programmed, colour changing to mark a number of events throughout the year.

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“Some examples are Burns Night in January, Valentine’s Day in February, St Patrick’s Day in March, Hebridean Celtic Festival in July and Remembrance Day in November.”

Stornoway Town Hall in white light.Stornoway Town Hall in white light.
Stornoway Town Hall in white light.

The overall project comprises four stages with the south face comprising Stage one.

Support for the Western Isles Lottery continues to grow and the team hopes to carry out further stages of the project through time.

To support the Western Isles Lottery, go to the Western Isle Lottery website or telephone the Support Line on 0300 30 20 444 to purchase tickets.

So far, supporters have shared over £80,000 in weekly cash prizes for their efforts. That is a win-win situation for the communities of the Western Isles.

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