Following the recent storms the integrity of the Plymouth RNLI station’s roof came in to question when water began to leak in causing damage in the crew room, situated on the top floor of the unique Grade II listed building.
Our station flag pole had also sustained damage and due to its height was unable to be repaired leaving the station with no flag.
Rob Wills from LTC Powered Access kindly offered to supply a JLG 660 to assist with the repairs required to the building and flag pole to ensure Plymouth RNLI can continue to operate and save lives at sea.
We are glad to say our flag is now proudly flying again and work to the building continues thanks to Doyle & Whitley Construction.
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.