Letters / Ideas for old AHS site
Following the recent news item regarding future use of the old AHS site I would like to share some ideas.
During my time as a member of Lerwick Community Council this topic has been discussed time and time again.
One of a few things I would personally like to see happen is to relocate the Shetland College from Gremista back to Gressy Loan. The current buildings I am sure would be easy to fill once vacated.
The amount of money and time wasted as well as the unsuitable location at Gremista must be brought into consideration.
Also the current multicourt hopefully can stay where it is and also perhaps the Shetland transport forum will consider using a part of the multicourt for a park and ride-type scheme. The old pipe yard area at Gremista is out of the question for such an idea to happen.
Mixed housing may also be an option but we have to remember the listed buildings in the surrounding area need to be kept free of new buildings or at least careful planning if new schemes were to be given the green light.
It will be interesting to learn what exactly will happen in this area of town but hopefully a scheme to suit all concerned will be the main focus.
Damien Ristori
Lerwick
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