WORK has been completed on a new car park and public toilets at Achmelvich Beach in the Highlands ahead of Easter.
The £1.1 million project was led by the Highland Council, with it praising Beauly-based G Simpson (Builders) for its work on the new facilities.
A 70-space car park now features at the beach, as well as new toilet facilities featuring an accessible toilet, baby changing facilities, and two outdoor showers. New cycle racks and signage have also been created.
Economy and infrastructure chair at the Highland Council, councillor Ken Gowans, said, “Achmelvich is a key destination for day visitors, its popularity had outgrown the current facilities and as part of the Council’s aim of delivering sustainable and responsible tourism in the Highlands, Achmelvich was identified as a priority in the Highland Council Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan.
“I’d like to thank all the stakeholders and funding partners for their support throughout this transformational project, the wider community for their patience during construction and to G Simpson (Builders) Ltd for creating quality facilities that now meet the needs of visitors to Achmelvich beach, whilst being sympathetic to the beautiful surroundings.”
Assynt Development Trust’s Adam Pellant added, “We’re very pleased that this long-required project for improved car park and public toilet facilities at Achmelvich beach has now been completed. We hope that this will encourage and enable responsible tourism in this key tourist location for the benefit of all including the residents, local crofters, and tourists themselves. We commend The Highland Council, the contractors and all partners including the original designers Fraser/Livingstone Architects, for the high quality of design and works.”
