28/08/2026
The new roof is UP now it's eyes down to the floor. A fresh slab is being laid to deliver us a properly accessible step-free building so no one struggles to access community services in here.
It's quite a sight to behold, respect as ever to the tenacity and precise scoop-work of Martin Hool Construction Ltd. The original floor has been broken up and it's going down as a sub-base so we don't have to export the waste concrete from site or import new crushed stone.
We'd love to give you an opening date but all the previous estimates have proved over-ambitious. We’ve had several unexpected hurdles, as these building projects often do. For instance, you may remember we weren't going to replace the trusses for the roof, but then we had to because of too many rotten timbers. It was the right thing to do - better than moving in then having to raise squillions for a new roof 10 years hence, and move out again. But it has set us back, regrettably.
We are aware that this impacts on those planning to base themselves in The Spot, in particular Ulverston Food Project and Citizens Advice. We’re very sorry the delays will also impact them, but are working flat out to make sure this happens as soon as humanly possible, and talking to them about what we can help with in the meanwhile.
For now, we are trying not to lose our minds stressing about it all, it’s moving as fast as events allow. With graft and determination and a LOT of behind-the-scenes volunteer work, we’ll deliver a new space for Ulverston where people can use the hall for events, classes, activities and much more. So stay excited folks - we’re keeping our eye on that horizon and hope you all are too.
