The community of Amulree have expressed thanks to SSE after receiving vital funds required to upgrade the village hall car park.
A spokeswoman from the Amulree Hall Committee explained: “The hall was built in the early 1950s and has had quite a few additions and renovations over the years. The last being completed in 2012 when, after a substantial grant from SSE’s Griffin and Calliachar Community Fund, the asbestos roof was replaced, windows double glazed, walls insulated and building redecorated.
"The hall is currently used by various groups within the community as well as those from outside. The hall hosts a wide variety of events ranging from dance and exercise classes to elections and children’s parties; it has even hosted the occasional wedding. The hall is a great asset for the community and hopefully continues to be so.
"We are delighted with the new car park and would like to thank SSE for their support. The old surface was uneven, potentially dangerous and was quickly deteriorating under the elements. The new surface will make it easier and safer for users of the hall in years to come.”
SSE’s Neil Anderson, Communications Manager added: ‘SSE has been active in the wider Amulree area for a number of years with construction projects including Griffin and Calliachar windfarms and also the Beauly-Denny transmission project.
"It is great to see community funds generated from large developments reaching local projects, the difference to the Amulree hall is remarkable."
The SSE Griffin and Calliachar community fund panel granted £15,000 and SHE Transmission provided the final support to the Amulree Hall Committee to enable the transformation from a rough surface to a safe and robust area that is fit for purpose.
Since starting in 2010, the Beauly Denny project has contributed over £100m to the Scottish economy and has supported the full time equivalent of 1500 jobs including direct employment within local communities.