Galliford Try reaches financial close on two construction contracts

22nd Jul 2014 07:24

Galliford Try's Miller Construction business has reached financial close on two education contracts worth a combined £50.8m. The FTSE 250-listed group will construct the new Inverness Royal Academy as part of a £35.4m project and the Noss Primary School in Wick in a £15.4m project for Hub North Scotland, the public/private development company working in partnership with The Highland Council.Galliford Try Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald said: "We are delighted to have reached agreement with Hub North Scotland and The Highland Council on these significant education contracts and are now able to get the projects underway. "The Miller Construction business is an important addition to the group and these awards reflect its reputation and strong market presence in the education sector in Scotland." The academy is due to be completed in 2016 and will include the construction of a new four-storey replacement school, sports pitches, an outdoor terraced teaching area, gardens, landscaping and a car park and bus drop-off area. Noss Primary School involves the construction of a combined replacement primary school for both the North and Hillhead existing primary schools, a new nursery and enhanced facilities to support education for pupils with additional needs. NR