Western Isles Community Society, the not-
Proceeds from the local lottery have funded the annual Christmas lights displays in the town centre for the last three years. The team hope to switch on the proposed floodlighting at the same time as this year’s light display, scheduled for Friday 4 December.
In agreement with CNES, the majority of the lights would stay on until the end of January to give the town “much needed cheer throughout the first dark month of the year,” said the organisation.
Janet Paterson of the lottery team explained: “There is no doubt the sight of coloured lighting in the town brings a smile to people’s faces during the festive season. We have already installed permanent lighting on the bridge at the entrance of the castle grounds and along Bayhead.
“The project we are now hoping to embark upon is another year round improvement but one which will give a significant wow factor to the town.
“We have worked with a professional lighting design firm to ensure we plan and install the most suitable equipment for our climate and types which will create the best effect.
“We give sincere thanks to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar who have also fully guided and supported us to get to this stage of the planning.”
Tony Robson, chair of Western Isles Community Society said: “The project entails an amount of initial civil and electrical works which will be undertaken by Breedon Hebrides and ACE Electrical Services respectively.
“After the installation of equipment, the lighting would be remotely controlled and programmed, colour changing to mark a number of events throughout the year.
“Some examples are Burns Night in January, Valentine’s Day in February, St Patrick’s Day in March, Hebridean Celtic Festival in July and Remembrance Day in November. “
The overall project comprises of four stages with the south face comprising the first phase.
Support for the Western Isles Lottery continues to grow and the team hope to carry out further stages of the project in the future.
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