Survey work has been carried out across the council estate to establish if RAAC is present. Structural engineers undertaking this work have advised that RAAC is present in the rear section of Bearsden Hub and that the facility must close to enable further, more intrusive investigations to be carried out, and to establish what remedial actions may be required.

East Dunbartonshire Council leader Gordan Low said: “With the discovery of RAAC in Bearsden Hub it is essential that we quickly establish the extent of the situation and the remedial actions required.

“Whilst our customers who use the customer service, library and community hall facilities will be disappointed, we thank everyone in advance for their understanding as we determine the extent of the RAAC and remedial action we then need to undertake.”

The Community Hub building, including both halls, will close until further notice.

No other operational facilities across the council estate have been found to have RAAC as part of their construction.