Building Briefs – July 3rd

Generous volunteers have helped give Lennoxtown’s Campsie Memorial hall a new coat of paint as part of the community benefits being offered during the construction of the Community Hub.

Staff from Morgan Sindall, East Dunbartonshire Council’s development partner hub West Scotland and Spectrum Decorating helped to transform the back of house areas of the popular facility.

Using their own weekend time, 10 volunteers repainted part of the hall, which is used for storage, meeting space and dressing rooms.

The volunteers are all involved in the construction of the new Community Hub currently being built on Lennoxtown’s Main Street which will bring East Dunbartonshire Council, library, leisure and cultural services under one roof.

There will also be healthcare services - including GP surgeries - in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The £5.29 million development is being built as part of the council’s wider regeneration of the area in partnership with its development partner hub West Scotland. Hub West Scotland will help add value to the local regeneration work through creating apprenticeship opportunities, and supporting other education activity in the local area related to the project.

Perth City Hall rescue plan decision deferred

Councillors have deferred a decision on two rescue plans for Perth City Hall.

Councillor Ian Miller said he was unconvinced about the viability of either a hotel or market hall.

By a vote of 26 to nine the councillors agreed to defer a decision until October to allow them to raise their concerns with Historic Scotland.

Ryder to lead re-birth of Art Deco Glasgow cinema

Ryder Architecture is to lead the development of architectural proposals for an A-listed Art Deco cinema on Glasgow’s Renfield Street following its sale by Duddingston House to Carrick Properties.

Urban Realm reports that the work will see external fabric repairs carried out from September subject to listed building consent with a second phase of works following thereafter in January 2016 to convert the building to an unspecified new use - subject to planning approval.

A full planning application is expected later this month.

Plans to extend Trump’s hotel given go-ahead

Donald Trump’s plans to extend his Menie Estate hotel have been approved.

The tycoon wants to build a 450-person function suite and six additional bedrooms at the historic Macleod House on his links resort in Aberdeenshire.

The Trump Organisation has now won full planning permission to build the 1,730 square metre two-floor extension to the hotel, to include additional kitchens, gym and outdoor terrace.

Investigation works to take place ahead of East Dunbartonshire project

East Dunbartonshire Council has announced investigation work will be carried out at Burgh Hall car park next week.

The works are part of a project to redevelop the existing hall into a new modern community hub facility in Bearsden.

Some areas of the car park and public toilet will be closed from 7 July until 14 July to allow continuing investigations to take place.

The halls development will include re-provisioning the library and Community Archives from Brookwood as well as enhancing the current hall facilities via a full refurbishment.

The Community Hub will also contain new public meeting rooms and social work facilities, along with upgrading the current accommodation.

Footpath to be resurfaced in Forfar

Angus Council has announced resurfacing work will take place on a footpath in Forfar.

Work to the walkway at Myre Road will begin on 6 July and last for approximately five days.

Phase one of works is scheduled to last for two days.

New Fife school to be named Levenmouth Academy

A new secondary school being developed in Fife will be named Levenmouth Academy.

The name was chosen following a consultation with current and future pupils.

The school is part of Fife Council’s Building Fife’s Future £200 million plus programme.

The building will benefit from the use of natural light, open space and flexible learning areas.

Natural ventilation and lighting will also be used where possible in order to reduce reliance on mechanical solutions.

High frequency and LED lighting along with a biomass boiler will be used as the primary heat source to minimise running costs.

Other features includes a multi-use games court, along with permeable surfaces that drain to attenuation.

A SUDS pond will reduce impact on sewer systems in the vicinity.

The new school will accommodate 1800 pupils and is expected to open in August 2016.

Cycle and pedestrian path revealed in Linlithgow

A new cycle and pedestrian path has been revealed in Linlithgow.

The new West Lothian Council and Sustrans funded ramp is now open to the public for use.

The £230,000 project provides a 323 metre long and three metre wide ramp from the canal towpath and Xcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre.

A two metre wide and 31 metre long footpath link has also been developed linking the cycle path with the Kettilstoun residential area.

Skatepark refurb project complete in West Lothian

A project to refurbish and extend a skatepark in West Lothian has been completed.

The £300,000 scheme to redevelop Livingston Skatepark was funded by West Lothian Council’s Open Space Capital Programme.

Wheelscape was appointed as main contractor in 2014.

Works include extending the facility with additional features along with refurbishing.

Local skaters and Skateboard Scotland were consulted over the project.