To address that situation the Lorn and Mull Housing Association, in conjunction with Scottish Homes have built or improved 239 houses and flats in Oban and the surrounding villages in the past decade, but still leaves 474 people on the waiting list. More schemes are planned. Electricity The principle supplier of power is Scottish Hydro Electric with power stations in Oban, Nant and Awe. Scottish Power, through their reversible pump storage facility at Cruachan, supplies electricity direct to the National Grid. Water Water mains supply throughout the area is the responsibility of West of Scotland Water although many rural locations are dependant on private supplies.
Water pipes are in the process of renewal and the network enlarged.
Gas Oban is not connected to the National Gas Grid, however, the town is supplied by liquefied gas which is transported by road and stored in the Town. In the outlying areas gas and other domestic fuels are supplied on an individual basis.