Subscribe to our Construction Newsfeed
Scotland Construction Directory
Search our 14,699 companies....

Construction News

26/05/2010

Highland Council Approves Plans For Inverness Campus

The Highland Council has conditionally approved plans by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to develop phase 1 of the Inverness Campus at Beechwood, East Inverness.

Work will soon be underway to develop infrastructure for the multi-stakeholder campus' key stakeholders. The plan also includes a social enterprise-run hotel as well as sports and recreational facilities for the local community.

HIE will invest £25m in the development over the next five years.

Ruaraidh MacNeil, Project Director of Inverness Campus, said: "Inverness Campus will be one of the most important developments in the Highlands and Islands during the next 30 years and we are delighted to have the support of The Highland Council.

"We will now get to work developing a world-class campus that brings the region's education, business and community together. The Campus will give young people a real opportunity to train for high value jobs in the region. It will also support the growing life sciences cluster and encourage education, business and research institutions to work collaboratively.
-- Advertisement --
NorthernAsbestosServicesLtd



"This multi-stakeholder campus will be recognised around the world as a model of collaboration. We look forward to working with the community to develop a site which blends with the landscape and benefits all."

A 2009 study by consultants Congentsi estimates Inverness Campus could attract investment of around £300 million, generating £38 million for the Highlands and Islands economy and supporting 6,000 jobs by 2030.

Ruaraidh MacNeil, HIE's Inverness Campus Project Director, said: "We strongly believe that this development is vital to the future prosperity of the Highlands and Islands. Not only will it be a next-generation facility for students, but it will also attract businesses to an excellent research hub, particularly in the fast-growing life sciences sector.

"The Inverness Campus will give the next generation of 18 to 25 year olds a real reason to stay in the area. It will also attract students who are keen to take advantage of the unrivalled lifestyle that the Highlands and Islands has to offer."

A planning application for the entire HIE landholding at Beechwood remains current. It includes further facilities for education and a business incubation hub.

(GK)

Latest Construction News

15/04/2025
Construction of a £70 million student accommodation development at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow has reached a significant milestone, with the building now visibly rising from the ground. Drone footage has captured the progress of the project, which is a partnership between developer Artisa
15/04/2025
Energy regulator Ofgem is expected to confirm today (April 15) its finalised Connections Reform process, designed to expedite grid connections for renewable energy projects that are ready and crucial for achieving the UK's clean power targets for 2030 and beyond. The new connections system, anticip
15/04/2025
The ambitious transformation of Glasgow’s landmark George Square has moved into a tangible phase with the commencement of the erection of hoardings around the perimeter of the civic space. Starting today, the hoardings will enclose the Square for the duration of its 18-month redevelopment. The pane
15/04/2025
Members of the public are invited to attend a consultation feedback event to discuss the proposed infrastructure associated with a new underground electricity transmission cable between the Kinardochy and Errochty substations in Perthshire. The event will take place on Monday, 28 April, from 4 pm t
15/04/2025
Turner & Townsend have been appointed as project managers to develop a business case for the potential extension of the Borders Railway beyond its current terminus at Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle. This key appointment will enable crucial work to progress on the project, including feasibility s
15/04/2025
Arran Community Renewables, a Community Benefit Society based on the Isle of Arran, has secured planning consent for a 6 MW solar farm. The Glenkiln Solar Farm, located approximately 1km west of Lamlash, is projected to generate 5,600MWh of clean renewable energy annually from 2027. The £5 million
15/04/2025
A new Route Map has been published by the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) to ensure communities across Scotland secure tangible and long-lasting benefits from nature restoration projects and investment in the country's natural environment. The practical guide is designed for landowners, developers,
15/04/2025
Award-winning principal contractor Procast Group has further expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening of a new base in Dumfries. The Hamilton-based firm has invested £30,000 in a new warehouse and office facility in the Maxwelltown Industrial Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, marking it
14/04/2025
Glasgow City Council's Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) facilitated the completion of over 1,000 new affordable homes in the city during the past year, despite facing budgetary reductions at the start of the financial year. The initial grant of £78.687 million from the Scottish Government
14/04/2025
A key phase of Scottish Water's £11.5 million project to upgrade a strategic rising sewer main connecting Renfrew and Glasgow is set to begin, resulting in a significant road closure. From Monday, 28 April 2025, Ferry Road in Renfrew will be closed to all vehicular traffic for a period of four mont
RBT Underfloor LimitedMorris & Spottiswood LtdSips Eco Panel Systems LtdDMC VisualsContainexHutton Stone Co LtdQuickFix Plumbing & HeatingScaffolding & Access Supplies LtdM L Contracts Scotland (Stone) LtdJJK Roofing