Tag Archive: New Base
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Fri 21st Sep 2018
Fri 21st Sep 2018
On Saturday 16th September, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team’s purpose-designed new base was officially opened by the legendary fell-runner and Team Vice-President, Jos Naylor MBE.
You can watch the video here https://vimeo.com/290675469/6f7d35f9d3
The base, which is near Gosforth in Copeland has cost £643,000 and has taken several years to achieve. It was made possible …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/09/new-base-official-opening/
This week has seen the new base become operational after several years of planning and a huge amount of work from a dedicated group of team members who worked tirelessly in surmounting many challenges. This is a magnificent achievement from everyone involved and we thank you all.
On day one of becoming operational, the first …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/08/new-base-operational/
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Wed 23rd May 2018
Wed 23rd May 2018
Yesterday Wasdale MRT accepted handover of their purpose-built new base from principal contractor Roland Hill Ltd. Some fitting out and testing of communications by the team is required prior to going operational in July.
Thank you to all in the community who have supported this project and are instrumental in achieving this important milestone.
Here …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/05/new-base-progress-may-2018/
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Thu 26th Apr 2018
Thu 26th Apr 2018
April has seen the building nearing completion. Progress continues with plastering, painting, cabling, fitting of doors, doorframes, stairs and the myriad of jobs to make the base useable. The kitchen is in the final stages of fit out. The radio mast has been fitted with aerial and cabling. Early in April, the vehicles were parked …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/04/new-base-progress-april-2018/
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Fri 23rd Mar 2018
Fri 23rd Mar 2018
March has seen a huge amount progress with plaster boarding, cabling, plastering, the laying of the concrete floor, the commissioning of the garage doors and the ground source heat pump. The kitchen has been fitted out as have both bath rooms and the communications installation is in progress.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/03/new-base-progress-march-2018/
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Fri 23rd Feb 2018
Fri 23rd Feb 2018
A lot has happened in February. Here are some pictures showing the concrete apron, the garage doors, and some of the fit out inside including the ground source heat pump. The training room has been plastered as well as several other areas.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/02/new-base-progress-february-2018/
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Tue 30th Jan 2018
Tue 30th Jan 2018
After the joists were installed, the fit out of the interior of the base is underway. The individual rooms are now taking shape and the garage is due to be concreted soon. The radio mast is ready for antennae and cabling.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/01/new-base-progress-january-2018/
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Thu 4th Jan 2018
Thu 4th Jan 2018
The month of December saw the completion of the external blockwork and the installation of the ceiling joists. We also took delivery of and erected the new radio mast. The building is almost watertight and the next steps are to fit the door and window furniture.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2018/01/new-base-progress-december-2017/
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Mon 18th Dec 2017
Mon 18th Dec 2017
This month saw significant effort on the block work and cladding. Also, the radio mast was delivered and installed on its foundation. At the end of the month the floor joists were delivered.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2017/12/new-base-progress-november-2017/
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Thu 26th Oct 2017
Thu 26th Oct 2017
October has seen the roof sections installed along with cladding and block work. The ground source heat pump manifold has been connected. The last few pictures show the view from inside the building for the first time, with the two garage openings visible, gear-up room, control room, lobby, office, wet room, drying room and plant …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.wmrt.org.uk/2017/10/new-base-progress-october-2017/