Forfar Community Campus Reaches Milestone

The development of a new £39million Community Campus in Forfar has reached an important milestone as the building topped out.

The project is being led by hub East Central Scotland in partnership with Angus Council, Robertson Tayside and Scottish Futures Trust.

Celebrating the completion of the highest point of the structure, construction will now focus on making the building wind and water tight, before finally moving on to fitting out the interior.

The new Forfar Community Campus will replace the existing Forfar Academy, Lochside Leisure Centre and Forfar Swimming Pool, as well as providing enhanced community facilities such as a performance space and accommodation for adult learning and youth activities.

Staff from Robertson Construction and hub East Central Scotland were joined by Angus Council’s convener in children and learning, Councillor Sheen Welsh, in celebrating the landmark stage in the project, which is due to be completed in 2017.

Gary Bushnell, Chief Executive, hub East Central Scotland, said:
“We have worked closely with Angus Council to deliver this complex project and it is exciting to see it taking shape on the ground. When complete, it will provide a sustainable facility at the heart of the Forfar community, ensuring best value for its citizens.”

Derek Shewan, chief executive of Robertson Group, said: “Forfar Community Campus is an ambitious project that will bring fantastic facilities to the town. Reaching this stage of the build means we are on schedule to complete the first phase of the project – which includes completing the campus building, car park and initial sports pitches – in early 2017.

“Reaching this important stage in the project, you begin to see its true scale and appreciate just how big this will be for the people of Forfar.”

Councillor Welsh said: “The progress in the build has been remarkable and is testament to all the planning and hard work that continues to be put in by the council and our partners which will create a facility of which everyone in Forfar can be proud.

“The campus approach allows us to bring together a range of enhanced services and spaces designed for use both during and out with the school day by the whole community.”

The school is due to be completed in 2017.