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Building work starts on new facilities at Tumbledown

Building work has started on creating the new facilities at Tumbledown Community Grow Space which will benefit a range of different people who use this unique facility. 

A new classroom, toilets, and a teaching kitchen will be built over the next few months at the former derelict farm in Radipole. The work is expected to be completed in the autumn. 

Construction is now underway thanks to funding approved by Weymouth Town Council’s Full Council, and two external grants which were secured earlier this year. These include a grant of £85,000 from Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) and £15,000 secured from Dorset Council’s Capital LeverageFund which supports improving facilities for local communities and residents.  

The footings for the new building have already been completed and the block work is underway. The beams have been delivered to the site and will be on in the next week or so ready for the modular timber framed building which will be delivered soon after.  

The construction period will be for approximately 12 weeks, commencement on site will be the beginning of August 2024. 

The new building complements the existing facilities which includes the swallow barn, a small, multi-purpose space used for teaching and hospitality for volunteers, staff and visitors. 

Cllr Jon Orrell, Mayor of Weymouth, and Chair of Full Council which gave the go ahead for work to start on site at its last meeting, said: “A range of different people are referred to Tumbledown. From people with learning difficulties who visit to learn about planting different vegetables and herbs, to giving opportunities to those experiencing homelessness who, working with the Lantern Trust, tend to one of the community grow spaces and learn new skills like gardening and also get to enjoy working outdoors which can help improve mental wellbeing.  

“There are also several volunteer days held on site where community-minded individuals come together to give some of their time to helping to enhance the site. Having these new facilities will mean Tumbledown is able to open its doors to more people so, it’s great that work has started on site.” 

For more details about Tumbledown, visit the Council’s website.  Or find Tumbledown on Facebook

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