Brady Construction Services begin work on Trevassack Lake Watersports for ALL

Children’s watersports charity, the Helford River Children’s Sailing Trust, has signed a contract with local firm Brady Construction Services to build an accessible watersports centre at Trevassack, a 26-acre former serpentine quarry near Garras on The Lizard. 

James Brady said: “Brady Construction Services are delighted to have been awarded the contract. This is a unique development and we’re really looking forward to transforming this 26-acre site and bringing the project to life!” Work has commenced on site and the development, consisting of a Learning Centre and three holiday cottages, is scheduled to open in July 2021.

The project, which was enabled by grants from the Coastal Communities Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, will transform the quarry with its 10 acres of sheltered waters into a year-round watersports facility. The centre will provide high quality, accessible watersports activities for ALL, with outstanding disabled facilities and a wide range of specialist equipment. 

“Trevassack Lake will be a safe and welcoming environment for children and adults of all abilities to learn new skills and have fun on the water. We’ll be encouraging schools, youth and community groups and the general public to visit us, try out watersports and enjoy the onsite cafe” said Simon Osborne, the Trust’s CEO.

The Learning Centre will incorporate features such as Changing Places toilets and accessible changing rooms; while purpose-built holiday cottages funded through grants from the Bradbury Foundation and The Clare Milne Trust will provide activity holidays for families affected by disability both locally and from across the UK. 

This is a milestone for Helford River Children’s Sailing Trust, as Jonathan Thornton, Trustee and Steering Group Chair explains: “Five years ago, the Trust set itself the ambitious vision of creating a unique, world-class fully accessible centre for watersports. After research, design and most importantly fundraising, the first crucial stage in this project will now be realised.”

Helford River Children’s Sailing Trust is now raising funds for additional specialist equipment for young people with multiple and severe disabilities for the Learning Centre. If you would like to support the Trust achieve its next goal and help more young people with disabilities experience watersports, you can donate on our website or through Just Giving. To find out more about the project visit our Trevassack Lake news page.