This scheme has been developed in partnership with The Highland Council, who owned the site and whose in-house Architects were appointed as lead consultant. The site is on the edge of the proposed Thurso Town Centre improvements being planned by the Council led Thurso Project, of which Pentland is a member, but regrettably the applications for European and Enterprise funding for the main scheme have not been successful. The completed homes are in great demand, particularly by older people who will find the central location and accessibility of shops and services a great benefit. All of Pentland s development schemes to date have relied on close partnership working with The Highland Council, Scottish Homes, the local communities, and the local businesses and contractors. This 10 flat scheme is in the planned Townscape Heritage Initiative area of Lower Pulteneytown in Wick, and was developed with New Housing Partnership funding from the Council.
New schemes planned for the current year are also the result of partnership working.
A small scheme in Wick town centre to provide 4 flats for older people will be built on council owned land. A development of three fully wheelchair accessible houses will be built in Thurso as a result of needs identified by the local Social Work Service department. The comprehensive design brief includes the requirement to design all properties to be easily adaptable to the changing needs of the occupants, and housing for single people always includes a second bedroom, to allow for carers or visitors to stay. Pentland Housing Association aims to provide a comprehensive housing service across Caithness. Built on Solid Foundations With a membership of nearly 300 and a Management Committee made up of tenants and local residents, Pentland is well placed to respond to local needs.