Month: August 2019
Date : w/e 25th August 2019
Weather : Temp 15°C, warm and predominantly dry
Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd
Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh
Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be
determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel
2 Site Manager 8 Joiners 2 Mechanical (Crudens) 3 MH Electrical 6 Groundworkers 1 Plant 2 Roof Light Co 1 Labourer 2 painters/tapers 2 Scott Kitchens 2 SSE 5 Pat Munro/Clancy Docwra (Water Main)
Sub Contractors Appointed
Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply Pat Munro Water & Fire Mains C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating
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Activities on site
The final installation of diagonal bracing remains to be completed in the main hall.
Now that the scaffold has been dropped on the West elevation numerous paint runs on the low level narrow cladding boards can be seen. These will have to be flattened and re coated. Discussed with Chud and Archie on site who are aware and steps will be taken to make good
2nd and final fix electrical works are ongoing.
All internal partitions are complete and sheeted, 2nd fix plumbing is progressing in the changing areas.
The erection of the IPS framework and panels in toilets has commenced.
Exhaust and Fresh Air inlet Plenum boxes have been installed into the west elevation gable. Control systems are ongoing. Pipework and valves to the hot water accumulators is almost complete.
Chipboard flooring has been laid on the floor of the 1st floor multi purpose area. Internal partitions have been erected and sheeted. Taping and filling in the 1st floor areas is complete and decoration is underway.
Main hall plasterboard is complete and has been rubbed down and decoration of the highlevel areas in the hall have commenced. The timber linings to the hall walls is progressing well. The board installation is very tidy.
Decoration of the high level areas in the circulation space and hall is ongoing.
Recent heavy rain has identified 2 leaks from the opening sashes of the recently installed roof lights. 1 in the hall and one in the corridor. The manufacturer has now delayed remediating the issue for several weeks due to the installer still being engaged on an ongoing contract.
The water and fire mains installations from the point of connection to the building is ongoing. Water is being connected w/c 26th August to make mains live. The site water main has been tested and sterilised to tie in with SW’s connection programme.
SSE have delivered and installed the transformer, cables have been pulled up to the transformer ready for connections to be made off. SSE have commenced with connections to the grid at the transformer outwith the site.
The trenches for the lightning protection tapes have been backfilled. Copies of test and resistance certificates have still to be issued by the specialist contractor.
Taping & filling has commenced and good progress made. Ensure any holes in plasterboard between plant room and corridors are filled to prevent noise transmission from plant areas (See photo below). Ensure abortive holes in ceilings or walls are properly patched.
Timbers for rooflight support have been painted to match the roof lights.
The leaking roof lights have been fixed by the roof light installation company. Seals were fitted incorrectly at the factory. Heavy rain will confirm if repairs have been succesful.
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CoW to be afforded opportunity for inspaction & high level snagging before scaffolds/scissor lifts are removed and flooring laid.
Bats were witnessed during the 2nd survey. 1 or 2 bats were noted flying around outside and 1 inside. The millenium hall does not appear to be a maternity roost or require further surveys. The ecologist will report fully by the 10th of August. Report still awaited.
The fire fighting water supply tank has been delivered to site and has been installed, concreted in place and backfilled.
Rainwater drainage pop ups and main runs have been completed at the rear. Rodding eyes have been fitted to the ends of the foul lines at the rear as well.
Foul disconnection chambers have been installed to the front elevation and the the main draw chamber for installation of the power cables into the plant room.
The hanging rail for the acoustic partition in the GF multi use room has been installed. The exposed beam supports the 1st floor and requires minimum 1 hr fire protection. Compass will be fire protecting the beam before plasterboarding the partition rail.
Shower gulleys and disabled shower gully have been installed and concreted into place. Gulleys are level.
The groundworkers have commenced kerbing and preparations for the entrance
and remaining parking areas.
The bases for the EV chargers have been installed.
Some of the doors have dents and defects in the veneer. Damage was on the doors when un packed we are told. PC to discuss with Scotframe and make good where required. Ensure fitted doors are protected to prevent further damage.
Entrance and parking bay kerbing has been completed. The parking bays have been lock blocked and drainage space chips were being brushed into the joints.
External service ducts (power, lighting etc) have been laid to the car park perimeter and main elevation.
A hygrometer has been attached to the floor in the changing areas to check moisture levels prior to vinyl laying.
Upcoming Activities
Progress M&E 2nd fix & commence final fix. Make good cladding finishes externally. Complete taping & filling Complete connections to external watermain and SSE power mains Progress decoration Complete installation of IPS system in toilets and changing rooms. Progress the external works and car parking circulation road. Commence dpm & floor screeds in toilet and changing areas. Commence paving and access paths, pergola etc Install car chargers.
- The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
- An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.
Two exciting new posts have arisen to work as a Hub and Events Manager and Facilities Supervisor for White River Trading (WRT) the trading arm of Strathdearn Community Development Company.Hub and Events Manager
The position on offer is 35 hours per week (a job share may be considered) to be based on site at the Strathdearn facility in Tomatin. This is an essential role in developing and operating our new asset (the state of the art hall and adjacent sports facility). The role will involve being the main point of contact for all enquiries related to booking the facilities for events, performances, meetings and weddings; building a ‘brand’ and creating a strategy to bring in new business; build relations with partner organisations and attract all our 600 residents through the doors.
Working closely with existing members of staff and Directors of the company, the individual will be creative, have a keen eye for detail, and have a knowledge of social media, marketing and events, or a willingness to learn.
Experience in overseeing accounts and managing finances would be desirable.
Salary : Up to £26,000 depending on experience.
Facilities Supervisor
The position on offer is 42 hours per week (a job share will be considered) to be based on site at the Strathdearn facility in Tomatin. This is an essential role in the day-to-day operation of the hall and adjacent sports facility. The position will require a hands-on approach for opening and closing the facility, electrical and mechanical maintenance issues (encompassing for example EV charging points, play equipment, artwork and landscaping) and the cleaning operation of the hall, shower/changing rooms and public toilets.
Working closely with existing members of staff to assist in the smooth running of events and maintaining the events space.
Experience in maintenance/facility management would be desirable.
Salary : £18,000
More information and detailed job descriptions are available from Mhairi MacSween on scdassist@hotmail.com or 07849533869. Please send a CV and covering letter detailing any relevant experience to the Strathdearn Community Development Administrative Assistant at scdassist@hotmail.com or alternatively place in the post box at the Village Hall.
Closing date for all applications is 13th September 2019.
Most of the Shop Brae Road (from the sewage treatment works to the road end of Tomatin House) will be closed to traffic for 6 weeks from 2nd September. Apparently Network Rail closed the same bit of road in July to do work on the railway viaduct but didn’t finish the work as planned, so they are coming back next month to complete it.
Network Rail have given little information or notice. For what it’s worth, here is the original Traffic Order for the job :
“The Council has made The Highland Council (Temporary Traffic Prohibition On The U2829 Tomatin – Balvraid, Branch Towards Upper Inverbrough And Raigbeg – Findhorn Bridge Road (Part), Inverness-shire, During Bridge Maintenance Works) Order 2019 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and related legislation, to temporarily prohibit traffic from using the U2829 between its junction with the private access leading to Tomatin House to its easternmost junction with the sewage treatment works.
The prohibition is required to enable bridge maintenance works to be safely carried out and will apply when a prohibition is identified by means of one or more of the appropriate temporary traffic signs as prescribed in the ‘Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016(b)’. The Order shall come into effect on Monday 8 July and shall remain in force until Friday 16 August 2019. Any enquires should be addressed to The Highland Council, Community Services, 94 Diriebught Road, Inverness, IV2 3QN”
ART IN STRATHDEARN’S ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION will be held next Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th in the hall. Free entry & parkingPreview Friday August 23rd 7pm to 9pm – Everyone welcome.
Saturday August 24th : 11am to 5pm
Sunday August 25th : 11am to 5pm
Lots to see and admire! Members’ paintings, greetings cards, handmade soap, wood work, patchwork and handicrafts and much more.
Remember to vote in the Memory Bowl competition! This year’s theme is Feathers so vote for whichever interpretation tickles your fancy! All the entries are displayed in the hall entrance.
In addition – the school children’s painting competition entries – topic Trees – will be on display and the winners chosen!
NEW THIS YEAR –
The club has created a Colouring Book featuring local scenes, castles, bridges and the natural world. It will be on sale at the exhibition for £3.50 – really good value for a super publication.
Pop in for a cuppa and some tasty home baking and try your luck in the raffle!
We look forward to seeing you.
Keep up with all of the art club’s activities on our new Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/ArtinStrathdearn/
Date : w/e 11th August 2019
Weather : Temp 17°C, warm and predominantly dry with occasional showers.
Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd
Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh
Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be
determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel
1 Site Manager 5 Joiners 3 Mechanical (Crudens) 1 MH Electrical 4 Groundworkers 0 Scaffolders 1 Labourer 2 painters/tapers 0 Lightning Protection 2 SSE
Sub Contractors Appointed
Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply Pat Munro Water & Fire Mains C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating
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Activities on site
The blockwork forming the stair enclosure has been completed and the fireproof cap has been built. The perimeter of the capping has now been fire sealed to the viewing gallery side. The meeting room side remains to be fire stopped. Still the case.
The final installation of diagonal bracing remains to be completed in the main hall.
Wall cladding is complete with window seals and timber ingos to be fitted. The upper level boards have been overcoated and the finish is looking far more even. Grilles have been installed over all plenum boxes including the gable intake and extract plenums.
Now that the scaffold has been dropped on the West elevation numerous paint runs on the low level narrow cladding boards can be seen. These will have to be flattened and re coated. Discussed with Chud and Archie on site who are aware and steps will be taken to make good
1st fix electrical works are complete, back boxes are being fitted and sub mains boards being wired in. boxing out of the sockets, switches etc is on going. Grommets have been fitted in the metal back boxes where cables enter the box.
Plumbers have completed 1st fix plumbing and heating pipework runs above the shower and changing areas as well as above ceiling level at the Youth Group/ room room and Viewing Gallery/Lighting Control. The ceilings in the shower/changing areas are being insulated and sheeted. Internal partition erection is ongoing through the GF changing areas.
Exhaust and Fresh Air inlet Plenum boxes have been installed into the west elevation gable. Ducts for the air handling plant has been installed and infill ducting between the units is substantially complete.
Chipboard flooring is being laid on the floor of the 1st floor multi purpose area. Internal partitions are being erected.
Main hall plasterboard is complete and has been rubbed down and decoration of the highlevel areas in the hall have commenced. Decoration of the high level areas in the circulation space has commenced.
Recent heavy rain has identified 2 leaks from the opening sashes of the recently installed roof lights. 1 in the hall and one in the corridor. The manufacturer has now delayed remediating the issue for several weeks due to the installer still being engaged on an ongoing contract.
The water and fire mains installations from the point of connection to the building is ongoing. A date for connection to the supply main remains to be agreed. Trenches have now been backfilled. SW have been on site to review the existing mains and what valves need to be shut off to allow the site to be connected. SW believe they can connect the site with minimal impact on supplies to other properties and without shutting off the shop. The site water main will be tested and sterilised to tie in with SW’s connection programme.
SSE have delivered and installed the transformer, cables have been pulled up to the transformer ready for connections to be made off. SSE have indicated works to commence w/c 12th to start connections to the grid.
The trenches for the lightning protection tapes have been backfilled. Copies of test and resistance certificates have still to be issued by the specialist contractor.
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Toilet and changing area IPS panels have been delivered to site. Framing for the IPS is incorporated within the system so will be installed with the panels.
Taping & filling has commenced and good progress made. Ensure any holes in plasterboard between plant room and corridors are filled to prevent noise transmission from plant areas (See photo below). Ensure abortive holes in ceilings or walls are properly patched.
Bats were witnessed during the 2nd survey. 1 or 2 bats were noted flying around outside and 1 inside. The millenium hall does not appear to be a maternity roost or require further surveys. The ecologist will report fully by the 10th of August.
The fire fighting water supply tank has been delivered to site and is being installed. Heavy rain rain overnight 6th Aug has caused issues with water in the excavation and is having to be pumped out.
Remove air extract grille in hall above viewing gallery opening to allow plasterboard to be taped and filled.
Rainwater drainage pop ups and main runs have been completed at the rear. Rodding eyes have been fitted to the ends of the foul lines at the rear as well.
Foul
disconnection chambers are being installed to the front elevation and the the main draw chamber for installation of the power cables into the plant room.
The hanging rail for the acoustic partition in the GF multi use room has been installed.
Kitchen installers have been to site to take final as built measurements in the kitchen.
Shower gulleys and disabled shower gully have been installed ready for concrete prior to flooring contractor starting in the next week or so.
Upcoming Activities
Complete M&E 1st fix. Progress 2nd fix. Complete Fire capping edge seals over stair well. Complete chipboard flooring to 1st floor level Make good cladding finishes. Complete plasterboard to circulation space Complete internal Tape & Filling. Complete external watermain and SSE power mains Complete stormwater drainage runs Install transformer Progress decoration Commence installation of IPS system in toilets and changing rooms. Kitchen installers to site measure kitchen area prior to installation. Millenium Hall is being closed from 12th Aug to allow the new access to be formed. Commence dpm & floor screeds in toilet and changing areas.
- The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
- An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.
MOY MATTERS (6)
Many thanks to those who came along and supported our community engagement evening in March. It was good to have a chat and get lots of new ideas for future projects. Also a big thank you for the great turn out we had for our litter pick – it was amazing! We couldn’t believe just how much rubbish was collected. Areas covered were: Moy Moss right along to the A9 junction, Moy Estate; the road down to Tullochclury and the loch side path; Ruthven – from the A9 down to the bridge; and Lynebeg. We plan to have another litter pick day in the Autumn.
Progress to date:
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Tidying up of footpath: the path is now complete. McGowans are due back shortly to sort out any snagging, put down weedkiller on the new section of verge and finally sow some grass seed.
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Tidying up the path around Moy Loch (Birch walk): we hope this will be done in the summer after the birds have finished nesting.
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New signs for Moy: the graphic designer has completed the drawings and we now await the signs being made up.
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Meeting place: no further progress at the moment
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Moy FB page: it is called Moy sub-committee. Please ‘like’ us and join us. Feel free to post. Also if you are out and about and take photos in our lovely area, we would love to see them. There are already photos from our litter pick on the page.
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Can we ask that everyone keeps a regular check on the planters and the plants, especially in this dry weather and if ever there is a problem please let us know.
The Moy Sub-Committee has its own folder in the Document library on the Strathdearn community website where you can keep up to date with the minutes of meetings, background documents and the latest reports.
As always the sub-committee members want everyone to keep in touch so, if you want to contribute or give any feedback, please feel free to contact any of the sub-committee members at any time. The members are Marian Hendry (Chair, marian.hendry@talk21.com), Iain Macdonald (Vice Chair), Alastair Fraser, Davie Cameron, John Clarke, Jimmy Duncan.
Date : w/e 4th August 2019
Weather : Temp 19°C, warm and predominantly dry with occasional showers.
Principal Contractor : Compass Building & Construction Services Ltd
Site Manager : Robbie Tewnion / Archie Cameron MacKintosh
Time Lost : 30.25 days lost to weather by PC’s calculation. Delay to contract to be
determined by Client’s Representative. Site Personnel
1 Site Manager 4 Joiners 2 Mechanical (Crudens) 2 MH Electrical 2 Groundworkers 0 Scaffolders 1 Labourer 5 painters/tapers 0 Lightning Protection 4 SSE
Sub Contractors Appointed
Shane MacLennan Groundworks EastWest Flooring Concrete Screed Scotframe Kit supply & design Swarco EV Charging Glulam Solutions Kit and glulam erection Standard Patent Glazing Roof Lights FP McCann Precast concrete supply Pat Munro Water & Fire Mains C MacPhee Bricklayer Gartec Lift supplier & installer. Andrew Cowie Concrete slab installer FP McCann Precast Concrete McLeod Roofing Slate Roofing MH Electrical Electrical Installation RI Cruden Mechanical Installation Highland Scaffolding Scaffolding Highland Decorating Taping & Decorating
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Activities on site
The blockwork forming the stair enclosure has been completed and the fireproof cap has been built. The perimeter of the capping has now been fire sealed to the viewing gallery side. The meeting room side remains to be fire stopped. Still the case.
The final installation of diagonal bracing remains to be completed in the main hall.
Wall cladding is complete with window seals and timber ingos to be fitted. The upper level boards have been overcoated and the finish is looking far more even. Grilles have been installed over all plenum boxes including the gable intake and extract plenums.
Now that the scaffold has been dropped on the West elevation numerous paint runs on the low level narrow cladding boards can be seen. These will have to be flattened and re coated. Discussed with Chud and Archie on site who are aware and steps will be taken to make good
1st fix electrical works are complete, back boxes are being fitted and sub mains boards being wired in. boxing out of the sockets, switches etc is on going. Grommets have been fitted in the metal back boxes where cables enter the box.
Plumbers have completed 1st fix plumbing and heating pipework runs above the shower and changing areas as well as above ceiling level at the Youth Group/ room room and Viewing Gallery/Lighting Control. The ceilings in the shower/changing areas are being insulated and sheeted. Internal partition erection is ongoing through the GF changing areas.
Exhaust and Fresh Air inlet Plenum boxes have been installed into the west elevation gable. Ducts for the air handling plant has been installed and infill ducting between the units is substantially complete.
Chipboard flooring is being laid on the floor of the 1st floor multi purpose area.
Main hall plasterboard is complete and access corridor plasterboarding is ongoing.
Recent heavy rain has identified 2 leaks from the opening sashes of the recently installed roof lights. 1 in the hall and one in the corridor. The manufacturer has now delayed remediating the issue for several weeks due to the installer still being engaged on an ongoing contract.
The water and fire mains installations from the point of connection to the building is ongoing. A date for connection to the supply main remains to be agreed. Trenches have now been backfilled. SW have been on site to review the existing mains and what valves need to be shut off to allow the site to be connected. SW believe they can connect the site with minimal impact on supplies to other properties and without shutting off the shop. The site water main will be tested and sterilised to tie in with SW’s connection programme.
The trenches for the lightning protection tapes have been backfilled. Copies of test and resistance certificates have still to be issued by the specialist contractor.
Bases for the ASHP and the SSE transformer have been cast. Mains power cables have been run in to the SSE transformer base. Dates from SSE for offsite works and installation of the transfomer remain to be issued.
Toilet and changing area IPS panels have been delivered to site. Framing for the IPS is incorporated within the system so will be installed with the panels.
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Taping & filling has commenced and good progress made. Ensure any holes in plasterboard between plant room and corridors are filled to prevent noise transmission from plant areas (See photo below). Ensure abortive holes in ceilings or walls are properly patched.
Bats were witnessed during the 2nd survey. 1 or 2 bats were noted flying around outside and 1 inside. The millenium hall does not appear to be a maternity roost or require further surveys. The ecologist will report fully by the 10th of August.
The fire fighting water supply tank has been delivered to site and will be installed w/c 5th August.
Remove air extract grille in hall above viewing gallery opening to allow plasterboard to be taped and filled.
Rainwater drainage pop ups and main runs have been completed at the rear. Rodding eyes have been fitted to the ends of the foul lines at the rear as well.
The hanging rail for the acoustic partition in the GF multi use room has been installed.
Upcoming Activities
Complete M&E 1st fix. Progress 2nd fix. Compl
ete Fire capping edge seals over stair well. Complete chipboard flooring to 1st floor level Make good cladding finishes. Complete plasterboard to circulation space Complete internal Tape & Filling. Complete external watermain and SSE power mains Complete stormwater drainage runs Install transformer Commence decoration Commence installation of IPS system in toilets and changing rooms. Kitchen installers to site measure kitchen area prior to installation.
- The full report includes photos, tables and diagrams which can’t easily be separated from their original PDF format. Click HERE to view the full report.
- An archive of these construction updates is available HERE.
STRATHDEARN COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING on TUESDAY 6th AUGUST 2019 At 7:30pm IN THE STRATHDEARN HALL, TOMATIN
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
PLEASE NOTE RTS REPRESENTATIVES COMING TO DISCUSS EXTRACTION OF TIMBER FROM GLENKIRK WILL BE ATTENDING THE CC MEETING ON 10 SEPTEMBER INSTEAD.
- Apologies for Absence.
- Declarations of Interest.
- Minutes of the Meeting of 11 th June 2019.
- Matters Arising from the Minutes of 11th June.
- Law and Order.
- Road Safety.
- Financial Report
- Applications to the Strathdearn Community Trust.
- Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch.
- Planning Matters – (Including Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan 2 – Call for Sites).
- Windfarms. 11.1 Planning and Construction. 11.2 Community Benefit.
- Update from Strathdearn Community Developments.
- Ragwort Concerns.
- Stone Dyking around Tomatin.
- Correspondence with our friends in Waltersburg.
- Various Matters Requiring Attention before the CC Elections.
- CorrespondenceT – (including The Highhlands Small Communities Housing Trust – Community Elected Director Nominations).
- Any Other Competent Business.
- Date of Next Meeting (10th September 2019).
