St Magnus Lane toilets temporarily closed due to vandalism

St Magnus Lane toilets closed - and Shore Street open during day only - due to vandalism

Orkney Islands Council is advising the public toilets at St Magnus Lane are temporarily closed following vandalism over the weekend.

Damage included deliberately blocked toilets, stainless steel dispensers ripped from the wall, and dented stainless steel surfaces.

The closure will be until further notice, to enable clean up and temporary replacement fittings to be installed.

It is likely the toilets will only open between 8am and 4:30pm weekdays and til 5pm on weekends thereafter for a period until the replacement robust stainless steel fittings are available.

The closest alternative public toilet is within the Kirkwall Community Centre during its opening hours.

Shore Street toilets also suffered from wilful damage over the weekend. They are currently open for use during the day only, as above.

Members of the public are meantime reminded the Travel Centre in Kirkwall is also closed due to refurbishment and is expected to reopen in coming days.

Hayley Green is Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services and Infrastructure: “The weekend’s damage will involve a significant repair cost, probably into four figures.

“This is an ongoing problem and a huge disappointment to our team, and a frankly unnecessary draw on the public purse. So we have no option but to carefully consider future arrangements for these facilities.

“We have made local policing colleagues aware of the ongoing issues and are fully prepared to pursue prosecution of individuals.

“Meantime we would urge anyone who hears disturbances at any Council facilities to please contact the police on the national 101 helpline as soon as you can.”