Physical Resources
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Description of estate |
Overview of the college's estate For detailed information please contact Nicola Thomson. |
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Estate development plans |
Plans for major changes to the estate Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is currently working closely with community partners and the Clan Donald Lands Trust to consider development in the best interests of the area and all parties over the coming 20 years. An admendment to the local plan has been processed without objection. For further information please contact the Director, Professor A G Boyd Robertson. |
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External funding |
Plans for use of major external capital and other sources of external funding Please contact Nicola Thomson |
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Buildings under construction |
Summary information about buildings under construction There are currently no buildings under construction. |
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Maintenance |
Maintenance arrangements and policies for buildings and grounds Please see our Estates Strategy 2008-18 |
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Estates indicators |
Performance indicators on major estates functions Please see Estates Strategy 2008-18 |
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Environmental policies |
The college's environmental policies, practices and overview of their impact The College fully supports working in partnership with the community and other partners to develop policies to reduce its carbon footprint. The College's main building is currently heated by using a Biomass Boiler named 'Beasag Mhòr'. Woodchip for Beasag Mhòr is purchased from the local Community Trust. The boiler will also be able to heat our newest building FAS by the end of the year. The College has recycling areas for cardboard, glass, plastic and paper situated in the main car park and in each building. The College also uses 'Big Hana' which can be fed cardboard (mainly from kitchen deliveries) and turns it into compost which is then used on the College's grounds to grow vegetables which can be used in the refectory. The College is trying to reduce its levels of energy usage. Staff awareness is being increased in terms of simple changes like switching off lights when not in use, double sided printing and unplugging of electronic equipment. The College has recently joined the Cyclescheme project which allows staff to purchase a bike using a salary sacrifice saving both themselves and College on taxes. This scheme encourages staff to cycle to work therefore reducing their daily carbon footprint. |