Rodger Builders has been appointed to deliver four new industrial units at Hawick's Galalaw Business Park in the Scottish Borders.

The facilities, which will provide business development and expansion opportunities, are being developed as part of a £3.6 million funding package from the Scottish Government for Hawick. Construction is due to begin next week.

A new incubator centre will also be created in part of the former Armstrong's building in the town centre and upgraded business facilities will be developed in the town's Tower Mill. In addition, the council will also carry out feasibility studies on other premises in Hawick to inform future opportunities.


Cllr Mark Rowley said: "Thanks to the Scottish Government's support for the Hawick Action Plan, which was created by a partnership including local businesspeople, the Council, Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government, we are able to develop new and upgraded business infrastructure in the town.

"This will provide the opportunity for existing businesses to expand and create new jobs, encourage new businesses into Hawick and generally act as a catalyst for further inward investment and property redevelopment in Hawick, boosting the local economy."

(LM/MH)