Solent Rescue Projects

The current state of these buildings are no longer suitable for our vessels, let alone the training of crew and members of the general public.

We have approached the local council to gain advice for planning permission. This has been looked at in a favourable manner. Once we have the full plans and costing then a formal application can be made.

At present we are working towards a steel structure with cladding. The building will incorporate the training facility as well as offering storage for the boats and launch tractor.

The new boathouse facility is planned to be 13mtrs wide by 12mtrs deep and 3.5m to the eaves. The front will have roller doors for security. We will be blending it in as best we can with the surrounding area at Lepe Country Park within our fenced off, compound area.

The new building will be offered to the local community to use as training or meeting room. We want to promote basic sea safety and beach rescue techniques to local schools and the community living in the New Forest.

At present, the project has been commercially priced at around £35,000.

This is for:

• Site clearance and demolition of existing buildings.
• Ground work preparation and laying concrete base.
• Supply of new building and erection.
• Internal fitting out to a very basic level.
• Water, electrics and sewerage.

If you can help us in any way whether with materials, labour or financial help then please feel free to contact us via email or 07717376052.