Public toilets refurb under way thanks to funding from Dornoch common good

Work is now underway on a £44,000 upgrade to the public toilets in Dornoch.

The long-running project, which is being funded by the Dornoch Common Good Fund, aims to drastically improve the state of the “smelly” town centre toilets which have been a source of continuous complaints from visitors.

Councillor Richard Gale, chairman of Sutherland County committee said: “I am delighted to see this project going ahead.

"The improvements, developed in partnership between Highland Council and Dornoch Area Community Council and funded by Dornoch Common Good Fund, will provide a significant upgrade to these well-used facilities in Dornoch Square.”

Planned works include removal of cubicles, fixings and ceramic tiles; replacing cubicles, fixings, flooring, light fittings and extractor fans; fitting a new janitorial sink and replacing entrance doors to open outwards.

The work started on Monday, February 7.

People are being advised that while the work is ongoing, signage will be in place to advise all users that there is alternative toilet provision available at the temporary Comfort Scheme within the Coach House Restaurant.

Highland Council hopes that the works will be completed in five weeks, in time for the upcoming busy tourist season.

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