Final funding 'secured' for Ullapool pool's new roof

The final funding needed to put a new roof on Ullapool's swimming pool has been secured, according to the appeal launched to find the cash needed.

Called Ullaspool, the building has been shut since spring 2010 after extensive damage caused by damp was uncovered.

The cost of replacing the entire roof runs to more than £360,000.

Official notification of Ullapool's Raise the Roof appeal's application for European funding is expected in two weeks time.

The appeal's organisers said they had been told their bid for Leader programme funds had been successful, but work cannot start until they receive the full paperwork.

Large amounts of the money needed were raised by the local community and from grants made by Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Source: BBC Highland News