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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for December 2013
20/12/2013
St Andrews University has said it plans to build a £25m Green Energy Centre at the Guardbridge paper mill site. The proposals are supported by a £10m grant from the Scottish Funding Council, which is supporting carbon reduction schemes across Scottish Higher Education. The renewable energy projec
20/12/2013
The Scottish Government has said more then 89,000 people are to benefit from a £51m investment for three new health centres. Construction work on the centres, all located in Lanarkshire, will start in early 2014. The ambitious project will see the new facilities in Wishaw, East Kilbride and Kils
20/12/2013
Plans to construct a subsea cable, which is needed to transport electricity generated on the Western Isles, has been hit with further delays. As a result, work on the interconnector – which is being carried out by Scottish Hydro-Electric Transmission Ltd, a division of energy provider SSE – is not
20/12/2013
Moray Council has given a new commitment to get plans for a replacement Elgin High School back on track. The ambitious £18m project is currently four months behind schedule and work is not now expected to begin on site until September next year. Work had originally been due to begin in spring 20
20/12/2013
Aberdeen Council has voted to underwrite £750,000 of a proposed masterplan for the city. It has also agreed to commence discussions with Network Rail on development options for the Denburn Valley. The Wood Family Trust had sought confirmation from the Council, by the end of the calendar year, th
20/12/2013
Fife Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to involve the local community with proposals to transform an area of the town. In February 2014, a Kirkcaldy Charrette will be held to help plan the future land use for the Victoria Road, Nairn Street, Commercial Street and Smeaton Industrial Estate are
19/12/2013
Redesigned plans for Aberdeen Art Gallery have been approved by Councillors. On Wednesday, it was announced that plans to redesign the Schoolhill building was supported by 27 votes to 15. The project is believed to cost tens of millions of pounds. It is understood that Depute Council Leader Ma
19/12/2013
Dumfries and Galloway Council has announced a programme of major road works for the new year. The works will be carried out at the Shakespeare Street/Nith Place/Irish Street/St Michael Street junction in Dumfries in early 2014. Commencing on Monday 6 January and will include traffic signal refurbis
19/12/2013
Plans to transform Barrhead Main Street are continuing with two new multi-million pound developments. East Renfrewshire Council has said it is preparing to start construction work on a major extension at Barrhead Sports Centre as part of a £3.8m project. The local authority is transforming Barrh
19/12/2013
Budget proposals for the 2014/15 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the Housing Capital Account have been approved by Aberdeen Councillors. The move now allows the rent level for 2014/15 to be set, as well as the provisional rent levels for financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17. In turn, this allows
19/12/2013
The final part of £600,000 worth of improvements at Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend have been completed. The phase of works saw the centre's new snow tubing run be put in place. It is due to open on Friday (20 December). The snow tubing is the final piece of the project which has also
19/12/2013
The Highland Council has said it is currently in the process of renewing and reviewing its Contractors Framework agreement. This can be used by services within the Council to choose contractors to carry out construction works which range from reactive day-to-day repairs, general maintenance works
18/12/2013
A new report has found that confidence within the construction industry has fallen during the last three months of 2013. A majority of employers said the rising cost of materials and supplies was an increasing threat to their business. The findings are part of the latest Scottish Construction Mo
18/12/2013
ScottishPower Renewables has submitted an application for an extension at Harestanes Windfarm. The firm has lodged plans for a seven-turbine extension to the farm in the Forest of Ae, near Dumfries. As part of the original site, ScottishPower Renewables has completed the construction of 68 turb
18/12/2013
East Lothian Council has approved new planning guidance on housing land supply. The new guidelines aim to address the current shortage of housing land in the area and ensure the continued delivery of new homes. The new proposals outline how planning applications for housing development should be
18/12/2013
Moray Council is to suspend council house sales for the next 10 years, it has been revealed. The decision follows the introduction of new rules which allow local authorities to create their own pressured area designations. It means that the pressured area status will apply to the whole of Moray fo
18/12/2013
Plans to construct world class sports, leisure and community facilities in Banff and Macduff continue to move forward. The last in a series of engagement events with residents has now been held and marks the end of a six-month consultation process. At the meeting, council officials agreed to tak
18/12/2013
Plans to create a new care village for older people on the grounds of Stirling Community Hospital have moved a step forward following the development of initial plans. An Outline Business Case (OBC) reveals plans for a new integrated health and social care 'hub', which would bring together a numbe
18/12/2013
Forth Housing Association has said its Green Deal funding has been approved by the Energy Saving Trust. The funds will allow cavity wall insulation to be fitted to the external walls of flats at six developments in the area. The developments are Baker St/Morris Terrace, Crosbies Court, all flats a
18/12/2013
A refurbishment project on Barrhead Sports Centre is continuing as part of a £3.8m project to construct Barrhead Foundry. The contractor has been on site since last month to carry out preparation works inside, including the creation of a temporary entrance and getting the building for further refu
18/12/2013
Perth and Kinross Council has said a number of improvement works are to be carried out at AK Bell Library in the new year. The upgrades come as part of the Council's ongoing work to improve the quality of experience for its library visitors. From 18 January to 3 March 2014, the Local Studies and
18/12/2013
Private sector landlords in Perth and Kinross, plus their tenants, could be entitled to free help to ensure their homes are warmer and more energy efficient, the Council has said. The scheme, which is being run by Perth & Kinross Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government and SSE, would s
17/12/2013
Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Minister, Fergus Ewing, has criticised Ofgem for its decision to delay plans to reduce transmission charges for renewable schemes. The energy watchdog was expected to make a decision on Project TransmIT this week, but this has now been delayed to March 2014. As a res
17/12/2013
Work has commenced on a new community centre in Dalmarnock. The centre is located adjacent to a Commonwealth Games venue. The community-owned Dalmarnock Legacy Hub will be a new social recreational and educational centre and will stand beside the Emirates Arena, marking the next stage in the reg
17/12/2013
The final phase of the £10.6m Symington and Bogend Toll scheme will begin on 20 January 2014, Transport Scotland has said. R J McLeod, who is carrying out the project on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake works to improves access for road users. The works will include widening the existi
17/12/2013
Councillors for East Lothian Council have welcomed the findings of a recent public consultation on plans aimed at improving Musselburgh town centre. The consultation, which was held in June and July 2013, included drop-in events, public exhibitions and allowed residents to share their views on the
17/12/2013
The Highland Council is to receive £3m over two years to construct a new Gaelic school in Portree, Skye. The announcement was unveiled by Minister for Scotland's Languages Alasdair Allan. In addition to the £3m, an additional £250,000 is also set to be invested in Gaelic learning for early years
17/12/2013
Perth and Kinross Council have confirmed that work to upgrade the A93/B951 Lair junction, north of the Bridge of Cally, is complete. As a result, the junction will be fully re-opened to traffic before Christmas. Work on the scheme commenced in July 2013 and aimed to improve visibility and safety
17/12/2013
The new crossing of the River Cannich at Muchrachd is now open to the public, the Highland Council has said. Construction work commenced on the project just after the summer. The bridge was built by McGregor Construction (Highlands) Ltd in conjunction with their bridge supplier Retro Bridge. It
17/12/2013
The Scottish Government has announced a £1.43m boost from its Cashback for Communities scheme to build new, full-sized 3G pitches. The fund, which is made of money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act, will go towards synthetic turf rugby and football pitches at five venues across Scotland. Pr
17/12/2013
Clackmannanshire residents could receive help to ensure their home is more energy efficient thanks to a further successful funding bid by the local authority's home energy strategy team. The project, which has been funded by the Scottish Government under its Home Energy Efficiency Programme for Sc
17/12/2013
The CHAP Group, one of Scotland's leading privately-owned construction groups, has appointed Allan Clow as its new Finance Director. Mr Clow joins CHAP from a similar role as Finance Director at Superglass Holdings PLC in Stirling. In a career that has focused around construction or manufacturin
16/12/2013
ScottishPower has said that following detailed technical and environmental site studies, it has decided not to continue its lease option to develop the Argyll Array Offshore windfarm. In a statement, the company said the project may be viable to reconsider as offshore wind technology develops in t
16/12/2013
The former home of Sir Walter Scott has received five-star status from VisitScotland. The news comes after the property - Abbotsford House - underwent a multi-million pound restoration project, the BBC has reported. More than £12m was spent on the restoration and refurbishment to "preserve and p
16/12/2013
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has issued a statement on the latest official UK construction industry output statistics. Welcoming the news, SBF's Managing Director Vaughan Hart said: "There are continued signs of improving prospects for the industry and a sense of cautious optimism about
16/12/2013
A 1km section of the Maybole Bypass is to be constructed below ground level as it passes the north of the South Ayrshire town. Transport Scotland has said the enhancements will help screen the bypass from nearby homes. In addition to the above, work will also be carried out on the northern secti
16/12/2013
Streetscape works in Galashiels are to be temporarily suspended over the Christmas period to minimise disruption. The local authority said in a statement that a majority of the pavement widening works in the town's High Street will be completed before the break. The new facilities planned for the
16/12/2013
The construction of a new school campus has been agreed by Glasgow City Council. The new facility will be located on the site of the current St Brendan's Primary School in the north west of the city. The campus will also include a new St Brendan's Primary School. As a result of the decision, Gar
16/12/2013
Progress is continuing on a scheme to regenerate the historic centre of Kirriemuir town centre, it has been revealed. Last week, a meeting of the CARS steering group heard a progress update report from the CARS project officer, Karen West, on the priority projects. The Kirriemuir Conservation Ar
16/12/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has been recognised for its commitment to public consultation and community involvement at this year's Scottish Government Awards. The Council's Planning Service received a Commendation at the Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning, and the judges revealed they were "i
16/12/2013
William Bradley, 19, from the Orkney island of Westray has been named the Apprentice of the Year and awarded the James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence at the 2013 SBATC Apprenticeship Awards. William received the award at a special ceremony at the Scottish Parliament on the 10th December. The c
16/12/2013
Andrew Shepherd Construction has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of an Operations Manager and Contracts Manager within its North East Scotland office in Forfar. Paul Harding has been appointed as Operations Manager with specific responsibility for the operational strat
13/12/2013
Edinburgh Council has revealed that £35m of funds have been released to build the new Boroughmuir High School. The funding will see the facility built on a site 500m from the current Viewforth building. The project is being part funded through the Scottish Government 'Scotland's Schools for the
13/12/2013
The Scottish Government has approved planning permission for a hydroelectric pumped storage generating station at Coire Glas, near Spean Bridge. The pump storage station, which will be developed by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), will consist of a dam and reservoir at Loch a 'Choire Ghlais, an
13/12/2013
Scottish Water is due to commence work on a vital environmental improvement project in Knightswood, Glasgow. The £1.5m investment will improve the waste water network and help reduce the risk of flooding in the Shafton Road area, where more than 60 properties have been affected by flooding problem
13/12/2013
Stirling Council has announced that plans for a new Care Village for older people have agreed to move the plans forward. The village will be located within the grounds of Stirling Community Hospital. On Thursday, the local authority agreed to submit an Outline Business Case (OBC) to the Scottish
13/12/2013
Plans to regenerate Kirkintilloch town centre have been approved by the local authority. In a statement, East Dunbartonshire Council said the plans would breathe new life into shopping areas, parking and pedestrian links. With the masterplan now being formally adopted, it has become part of the
13/12/2013
An event to update residents on the Inveraray Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is to be held next week. The CARS project aims to invest around £2m in regenerating the town to make it a better place to live, work and visit. In addition to repairing some of the older buildings in the tow
13/12/2013
A new state-of-the-art leisure centre has been officially opened in Renfrewshire, sportscotland has said. The On-X centre, located in Linwood, cost £24m to build and first opened its doors in April 2013. Facilities at the new building include three swimming pools, including a 25-metre competitio
13/12/2013
More than 7,200 people in areas of East Ayrshire are now receiving clearer, fresher drinking water following the completion of a major water mains upgrade. Scottish Water has completed a £1.6m project that involved the upgrading of more than 30 miles of water mains in parts of the region served by
12/12/2013
Barr Construction has been appointed to deliver a new 25,000sq ft ASDA superstore in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The store is being constructed on a redundant site located behind the former health centre and will also include a petrol station, two electronic car charge points and parking for 250
12/12/2013
Oil and gas firm John Wood Group has seen its shares fall sharply after it said profits from its engineering division would be significantly down in 2014. The Aberdeen-based firm said a weakened market in Canada, as well as profits from the division, which carries out offshore oil rig designs, wou
12/12/2013
Councillors in Perth have voted to demolish the city's listed civic hall. The decision came after a bid to redevelop the category B-listed building was rejected by officials last month. The Council had previously stated it wanted to demolish the building, but their plans were blocked by Historic
12/12/2013
It has been reported that a second council has opposed plans for a proposed wind farm in southern Scotland. Dumfries and Galloway Council are now understood to have joined Scottish Borders Council in opposing the plans for the Earlshaugh site, the BBC has reported. The developer, Wind Energy Ltd
12/12/2013
Graham Construction is working with communities in the Western Isles to create employment opportunities. It has also been engaging with local businesses on the Lews Castle Museum and Archive project. Four members of the local community have been based at the historic site since works started in Au
12/12/2013
The main contractor on the Helensburgh CHORD project, MacLay Civil Engineering, is to hold an opening evening on the scheme. The event will provide local residents and businesses with information on how Phase 2 of the CHORD project will be implemented. It is anticipated that the second phase wil
12/12/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has said it is to continue with plans to deliver a range of new affordable homes. The housing will be delivered over the next four years and will include homes for rent as well as a number of shared equity properties. The local authority has a total budget of £9.45m a
12/12/2013
The future of how Aberdeen city centre will be shaped, will take into account the views of residents, the local authority has claimed. It made the statement as the second stage of a consultation into a potential development got underway. Muse Developments has been chosen by the city council to d
12/12/2013
Environmental improvement works to Helmsdale's Bridgend Car Park have been completed, the Highland Council has said. The works were funded as part of the local authority's Planning and Development Service capital programme, and are the second phase in a series of works which aim to provide quality
12/12/2013
South Ayrshire Council is to increase the amount of socially affordable housing in the area. The moves will help more people to have a home that meets their needs, whether it is by improving the way houses are allocated, building new homes or working with internal and external partners to fill emp
11/12/2013
Graham Construction has been appointed the main contractor to create a pioneering support facility providing care for adults with autism and learning difficulties in Edinburgh. The new Autism Day Care & Respite Centre will be situated on the site of Pefferbank Day Service on Duddingston Road West
11/12/2013
Construction work has commenced on the new James Gillespie's High School in Edinburgh. The work starts after the project reached financial close. Financial close occurs when all the project and financing agreements have been signed and the required conditions contained in each have been met. T
11/12/2013
ScottishPower has said it will demolish two steel 'Precipitator' structures next week as part of ongoing work at Cockenzie Power Station. The 300-tonne structures are predominantly made of steel and reach a height of 34 metres, with a width of 10 metres by 12.5 metres. Decommissioning work at th
11/12/2013
Plans for the new Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP) have been unveiled. The proposals include efforts to protect vital rural development support for farmers, including the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS), as well as to increase funding for agri-environmental schemes. The plan
11/12/2013
It is being reported that Councillors will meet next week to discuss the future of Meadowbank Stadium. According to the BBC, three options are to be put before Edinburgh Council. Each option would require multi-million pound loans in order to carry out a redevelopment of the site. The facilities
11/12/2013
The latest national statistic published have revealed that fuel poverty in Scotland fell between 2011 and 2012. However, 27.1% of households are still thought to be "fuel poor". The Scottish House Condition Survey found that in mid-2012, around 74,000 fewer households – around a 3.4% fall – were
11/12/2013
Residents in Banff and Macduff are being urged to share their opinions on new community facilities for the area. An event will be held today (11 December) to allow locals to view the plans and make suggestions for new or updated sports, music and arts facilities in the twin towns. The plans were
11/12/2013
Glasgow City Council has said the Scottish Government has allocated additional funds to help those affected by the 'bedroom tax'. The funding adds to the Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) fund which is being operated by the local authority and has helped more than 8,500 people to date who face
10/12/2013
It has been reported that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and RSPB Scotland have withdrawn their objections to a proposed wind farm in Angus. The 17-turbine development was planned for the Careston Estate, near Brechin, and could power up to 28,400 homes. Previously, the MoD said the plans could i
10/12/2013
Construction work is set to begin on the Barry Buddon site in preparation for next year's Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014 has confirmed. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee are working together to ensure that Barry Buddon in Carnoustie will host
10/12/2013
It has been reported that a hotel chain could shortly reside on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. If plans are approved, two Premier Inn hotels – with a combined total of 257 rooms – would be constructed as part of the £150m Caltongate project, STV has reported. The agreement is between Artisan Real Estat
10/12/2013
East Dunbartonshire Council has said it has secured £1.1m in fresh funding to help transform Kirkintilloch Town Hall. The project would see the historic hall turned into a centre for arts, culture and community activity. Applications for funding are still in the balance, but the local authority
10/12/2013
North Lanarkshire Council has earmarked £1.8m towards the local development fund. The monies will be invested in regeneration projects which aim to improve the social, economic, physical and environmental wellbeing of communities throughout the area. The fund will be divided equally between Aird
10/12/2013
Work is being carried out on the Queensferry Crossing in preparation for the launch of the bridge's southern viaduct. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited the site to see the preparatory works. On a previous visit, the Minister witnessed the first coffer dam sections - which is used to la
10/12/2013
A total of 12 new two-bedroom flats have been officially opened in Killin, Stirling. The development, which is located at John MacPheson Court on Main Street, has been completed to a high standard of energy efficiency with both solar and photovoltaic panels, high levels of insulation as well as a
10/12/2013
Fife Council's Executive Committee has heard proposals to tackle the effects of climate change. In turn, the committee approved plans for the Climate Change Programme. Already in the area, projects are being carried out to protect local communities from flooding and to improve the durability of tr
09/12/2013
A new £1.5m ice rink is to be constructed at EK in East Kilbride. The multi-million pound facility will see the current ice rink upgraded and improved, while it is also likely that a number of new family-orientated restaurants, plus a new gym by the owners of the EK shopping and leisure centre wil
09/12/2013
A refurbished transport hub, which will accommodate thousands of people during the 2014 Commonwealth Games, has been completed. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially marked the completion of the new look Dalmarnock Train Station in Glasgow's east end. The state-of-the-art glass and st
09/12/2013
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has responded to the news that E.ON is to increase its prices by 3.7% from January 2014. The energy firm is the last of the 'big six' companies to raise its prices, and the SFHA has said the move is "another blow to hard-pressed customers".
09/12/2013
At the beginning of this year, Balfour Beatty brought together its Paisley-based civil engineering and construction capability under one roof at Westpoint Business Park. The business now employs 260 people and operates across west, central and southern Scotland. In addition, to date this year, a
09/12/2013
A new five-year plan for the Antonine Wall World Heritage Site has been unveiled. The proposals set out a framework for the management, conservation, promotion and interpretation of the site from 2014 to 2019. It initially provides a 30-year vision for the Wall which will continue to build upon
09/12/2013
The second phase to repair a bridge on the Formartine and Buchan Way is to begin this week. As a result, the route will be closed at the bridge over the River Don at Parkhill from Wednesday 11 December with, weather permitting, the closure remaining until Friday 20 December. During this period of w
09/12/2013
North Ayrshire Council has said repairs to the Witches Bridge in Arran will be carried out in the New Year. Roadworks are scheduled to begin on Sunday 12 January, and a road closure is required between 9.30am and 3.30pm on the day. The programme of works, which will last for up to 10 days, will se
09/12/2013
Fife Council has been named as the leading local authority for its work within the renewables sector. Last week, the council won the top prize in the category of 'Public Sector Initiative' at the Scottish Green Energy Awards. The award recognises the public sector organisation that has done the mo
09/12/2013
Aberdeen City Council's ground maintenance team has been named the most improved performer in the UK for parks, open spaces and horticultural services at this year's Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) awards. The APSE awards are the benchmark for excellence in public services in the
09/12/2013
A new development, built primarily for mid-market rent (MMR) by Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has been officially opened. Some 23 new homes were constructed within a block of new, high-quality properties in Windsor Place, Portobello. The development, which cost £2.9m, comprises of 10
06/12/2013
Plans to build an offshore wind farm near Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire have been put back. Mr Trump has previously claimed the £230m European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) would spoil the view from his Menie golf course. He has previously said he wants the decision to appr
06/12/2013
A new £11m space technology centre is to be built in Edinburgh. The centre will be named the Higgs Centre for Innovation, after scientist Peter Higgs, and was announced by Chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn statement on Thursday. It is understood the facility will be constructed at Edinburg
06/12/2013
A proposal to invest £30m in upgrading schools, nurseries and other buildings in Edinburgh to be considered by the Council next week. The report is to be heard by Edinburgh Council's Education, Children and Families Committee on Tuesday (10 December). Among the proposals, is a commitment to upgrad
06/12/2013
Residents in Burnfoot, Hawick, are celebrating thanks to a £1.2m grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The money, which is from the Big Lottery Fund's Growing Community Assets scheme, will see Burnfoot Community Futures start work to develop a community hub for the locals. It is one of eight Scottish
06/12/2013
The Stromness Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) has won a national regeneration award. The award was for a five-year project to enhance the historic centre of the town. Developed by Orkney Islands Council, the scheme took first place in the category 'Town Centre Regeneration' at the 2013 SURF
06/12/2013
Mark Group has started work on the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation in 27 developments across the City of Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians. The developments include around 950 sheltered and mainstream housing properties owned by Viewpoint. The work is being undertaken as a result
06/12/2013
Work on a key element of Elgin's £86m flood alleviation scheme has been completed. Moray Council has said the completion of this phase bring a new lease of life to the area's Mansion House Hotel and Country Club which has been disrupted by works over the last 18 months. Work on the ambitious flo
06/12/2013
Industry body, Homes for Scotland, has welcomed Chancellor George Osborne's comments that more homes need to constructed, while more action also needs to be taken to achieve this. Philip Hogg, Chief Executive of Homes for Scotland, said: "The Chancellor drew attention to the weakness of housing su
06/12/2013
Councillors in East Dunbartonshire have supported plans to regenerate Milnagavie town centre. The approval comes on the provision that local businesses also are in support of the proposals. Earlier this week, the Council's Development & Regeneration Committee approved a draft business plan to esta
06/12/2013
West Dunbartonshire Council has said it has secured £900,000 to construct new workshops. Some 31 jobs will also be created as part of the investment. Funding for the workshops at the Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, located near Dumbarton, is part of a wider £25m fund from the Scottish Governmen
05/12/2013
Construction work has now started on 14 new council homes in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. The homes are being built on the site of the former Albert Primary School. The project, costing £1.3m and carried out by North Lanarkshire council, will see two bedroom cottage flats being delivered by affor
05/12/2013
Plans for a £13m redevelopment of Aberdeen International Airport have been released. The three-year project would see the terminal building receive a new security area with more line and new baggage reclaim areas, as well as additional shops and restaurants. It is understood the extension is to
05/12/2013
Three visitor centres are to open in the Galloway Forest Park following refurbishment. Forestry Commission Scotland spent £4.5m to improve the facilities at the centres. In Kirroughtree, a brand new state-of-the-art complex has been built, while at Clatteringshaws, the centre has been modernised
05/12/2013
Moray Council has said it has awarded a contract to carry out repairs to a damaged seawall at Lossiemouth. The contract has been awarded to North Shields-based firm, Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd. Last December, severe weather conditions saw large waves breach the seawall which caused damage to
05/12/2013
Fife Council has said roadworks are progressing well in Cupar town centre. Works will be completed in the Crossgate area tomorrow (6 December) in time for the Christmas light switch-on which is planned on Saturday. Then, from Monday 9 December, the contractor will commence work on the footpath o
05/12/2013
The public is being invited to share their views on the proposed design for the Maybole Bypass. The announcement comes as Transport Scotland published the draft Road Orders and Environmental Statement for the project. The designs are set to go on display from 13 December at Maybole's Carrick Cen
05/12/2013
Edinburgh City Council's Education Convener, Councillor Park Godzik, has welcomed two significant milestones in relation to the new Portobello High School development. In a statement, Mr Godzik said: "I am pleased that the City of Edinburgh Council (Portobello Park) Bill Committee has recommended
05/12/2013
Proposals have been put forward for further improvements to be carried out at a number of play areas in Dundee. The Council's Environment Committee will hear plans for the £33,000 investment next week. The upgrades are planned for across the city, and include:
05/12/2013
The Scottish Government has contacted local authorities regarding Scotland's first National Marine Plan (NMP). It has also put forward proposals for new conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The National Marine Plan aims to provide a single framework to guide sustainable use and developmen
05/12/2013
A drop-in event is being organised to allow local residents to view designs for the proposed internal works on The Old Clock Tower in Stonehaven. Located near the harbour area in the town, The Old Clock Tower, has recently undergone a major restoration project. The project is now nearing its secon
04/12/2013
Draft proposals for how three vacant sites in Dundee could be developed in the future is to be discussed by Councillors. It is understood land at Haddington East, Whitfield, the former Downfield Primary School annex and the former fire station in Strathmore Avenue are the subject of draft site pla
04/12/2013
Perth and Kinross Council has said a proposed bid to redevelop Perth City Hall and ultimately save it from demolition, has been rejected. The Council had wanted to raze the building, despite its category B-listed status, but the move was blocked by Historic Scotland in May 2012. At the time, they
04/12/2013
ScottishPower Energy Networks and its consortium partners have successfully secured funding via Ofgem's Network Innovation Competition (NIC) for its VISOR project to improve real-time monitoring of the UK electricity transmission network. The project, 'Visualisation of Real Time System Dynamics us
04/12/2013
Scottish Water has completed a £1m project to reduce the risk of flooding in the Tollcross area of Glasgow. The scheme is part of the organisation's investment in the Greater Glasgow area's waste water infrastructure and the latest work will reduce the risk of flooding which has affected propertie
04/12/2013
Work has commenced on a project to reduce the flooding risk on High Street, Aberlour. The work will also assist in removing properties from the internal and external flooding registers. The £1.8m scheme is being delivered by Scottish Water in partnership with Morrison Construction and involves t
04/12/2013
The first phase of proposals to upgrade the conference facilities at the Caird Hall in Dundee is to be put before Councillors. If approved, more than £900,000 worth of improvements will be carried out to the ground and first floor at the rear of the complex which will create "breakout facilities"
04/12/2013
The Highland Council has submitted a bid for funding to run a mini-charrette in Nairn. The mini-charrette, which is an interactive facilitated workshop, would focus on actions which would best deliver town centre regeneration for the Nairn, Fort William and Tain areas. The bid from the Scottish
04/12/2013
Kirriemuir Library in Angus has reopened following a refurbishment project. Totalling £176,557, the library has been completely redecorated while new lighting, layout, furniture and fittings have also been installed. There was also an extension to the staff workroom and storage facilities have b
04/12/2013
Stirling Council has added a further four properties to its housing stock. The four two-bedroom bungalows, located in Station Road, Bannockburn, have been constructed to a high standard of thermal efficiency. They are also wheelchair accessible throughout. The scheme has been jointly funded by t
04/12/2013
Work has been carried out on a £45,000 refurbishment of the Circuit Club at Grangemouth Sports Complex. Operated by Falkirk Community Trust, a number of improvements have been carried out at the gym. They include:
03/12/2013
More than 16,000 affordable homes have been delivered by the Scottish Government since 2011, it has been revealed. The figure means the authority remains on track to meet its commitment of 30,000 affordable homes by 2016. The housing statistics, release by the Scottish Government, also found tha
03/12/2013
Argyll and Bute Council has said it is "eager" to continue the trunking of the A83. Recently, the Scottish Government said it was to enter talks with the council regarding the trunking of the A83 between Kennacraig and Campbeltown. Currently, the road is only trunked as far as Kennacraig. Poli
03/12/2013
Orkney has been recognising for its successful community energy projects across the islands. At an awards ceremony in Glasgow, Orkney Islands Council (OIC) were given an award by Scottish National Renewable Energy League. In the league, local authority areas in Scotland are placed in divisions t
03/12/2013
A tram has been tested at walking pace on a fully off-road section between Edinburgh Park and Haymarket, the local authority has said. The tram, which was accompanied by engineers and other key personnel, walked the route to allow measurements to be taken and tests carried out. The latest develo
03/12/2013
It has been revealed that some of Dundee's most deprived communities could share almost £900,000 in regeneration funding. Next week, Councillors will consider a recommendation that £846,935 is invested in neighbourhood projects and activities to help local communities. The report proposes that t
03/12/2013
South Ayrshire Council has said there is still time for residents to view the proposals for a new leisure and community facility at Girvan Harbour. The first event, held by the local authority and South Carrick Community Leisure (SCCL), was held last month and displayed the plans for the new facil
03/12/2013
A new 3G Synthetic Turf Training pitch and associated floodlights is to be constructed in Burntisland, Fife. The council approved planning permission for the proposal earlier this week. Sportscotland previously confirmed funding for the project earlier this year, subject to planning approval.
03/12/2013
More than 1,800 people attended the A96 Dualling public exhibitions over the last three weeks, Transport Scotland has said. The exhibitions were held in nine venues along the route between Inverness and Aberdeen and allowed local communities the chance to comment on the Scottish Government's plans
03/12/2013
Five new homes have been officially opened in Kirriemuir, Angus. The two-bedroom terraced homes and three-bedroom semi-detached homes were built on land previously supporting three blocks of council flats. The council was awarded funding of £170,000 from the Scottish Government towards the overa
03/12/2013
The Hillcrest Group has appointed Angela Linton to the post of group chief executive, Scottish Housing News has said. Ms Linton has worked with Hillcrest for the last 10 years, and most recently, was in the role of deputy chief executive. She will take on her new post early in 2014 from John Mul
02/12/2013
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has said it will continue to object plans for a 47-turbine wind farm near Strathy, Sutherland. The SNH has said it is concerned over potential impacts the proposed development could have on bird species, such as the hen harrier, red-throated diver and golden eagle,
02/12/2013
Eco Insulate have been accepted onto the supply chain for Hub South West. This is an initiative of the Scottish Government - through the Scottish Futures Trust - and the Hub is one of five covering the whole of Scotland, each with its own Territory Supplier Network. It provides access to a 20-ye
02/12/2013
Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel has rejected a planning appeal by Dart Energy. Dart Energy had sought permission to extract coal bed methane using a series of wells and boreholes. Three of these had been proposed for the Stirling area, with a further 11 proposed for the Falkirk ar
02/12/2013
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has been awarded a £2.7m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The grant will see the museum be given a new lease of life. It is the UK's largest and most historic collection of surgical pathology artifacts and includes anatomical specimens and
02/12/2013
A 25-storey block of flats have been demolished in Glasgow to make way for new homes in the area. The Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) confirmed the flats at 20 Rosemount Street in Roystonhill were demolished in a controlled explosion, using 40kg of explosives. Work will now begin to clear the si
02/12/2013
The First Minister has opened a state-of-the-art healthcare village. The new £15 million Aberdeen community health and care village, which provides healthcare facilities for local people, was officially opened today. The new complex is the first design, build and finance package to be completed in
02/12/2013
A flood scheme planned for Brechin continues to progress after Scottish Minister approved the scheme in principal. Following the announcement, Angus Council has said a display on the scheme is on display in Brechin Library, while community engagement events are planned for early 2014. The Brechi
02/12/2013
East Renfrewshire's newest school has won a major honour. The Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) has named Eastwood High as a winner in its Design Awards 2013. The award goes to the school's designers, BDP. Judges said the school had a 'warm and welcoming environment' and was built as part of
