Hanes
Construction site during February 2008
December 2007
Construction work starts at the site.
2006-7
Plans are drawn up, additional funds are secured by Carmarthenshire County Council from European funding programme. Consultation is carried out with the voluntary sector and disability access groups.
January 2006
CAVS secures £300,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
Disability Access Group representatives with CAVS Staff and Trustees
The Mount building is demolished.
October 2005
Petition of the voluntary sector returns 800 signatures with overwhelming support for development of the centre.
January 2005
Feasibility study completed on the proposed centre, funded by WDA’s Community Regeneration Toolkit.
July 2004
Steering group formed to drive project forward, comprised of council staff and voluntary sector representatives.
Mount demolition January 2006
February 2004
The Mount Building is purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council with the intention of transforming it into a centre of excellence for the voluntary sector.