en.Wedoany.com Reported - Construction work on the new Forres Academy in the UK is set to begin, as hub North Scotland and Moray Council have reached financial close on the £88.6 million development project.
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the main contractor for the building and will commence early mobilization works on site from June 1st. jmarchitects is leading the design team.
The new campus will accommodate 1,120 students, including 40 enhanced additional support needs places. The school is scheduled to be operational by autumn 2028, at which point the existing school buildings will be demolished to make way for a 3G sports pitch and car parking.
The project is supported by the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme Phase 3. Forres Academy is the second school to commence construction under hub North's Scotland's North Schools Programme, which unites five local authorities to deliver new learning estates through a single workstream.
Richard Park, Chief Executive of hub North Scotland, said the facility will be a fantastic asset for Forres upon completion. He noted the excellent track record established with Balfour Beatty in delivering new schools for Moray Council, including Elgin High School, Lossiemouth High School, and Linkwood Primary School in Elgin. Park emphasized that the Forres development is about more than just constructing new buildings, as it will also leave a significant legacy through the training and employment opportunities created and community benefit initiatives.
Moray Council Leader, Councillor Kathleen Robertson, said reaching financial close and signing contracts is a major step forward for the new Forres Academy, meaning the project can now move into the construction phase. She stated that the council is committed to keeping the public informed as works progress and will make every effort to minimize local disruption.
Nick Rowan, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's regional business in Scotland, commented that the company is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with hub North Scotland and Moray Council to deliver the new Forres Academy. Drawing on its experience in delivering high-quality educational facilities across Scotland, the company looks forward to creating a modern, sustainable learning environment that will benefit students and the wider community for years to come.
Early mobilization works include securing the site, drainage preparation, and setting up a temporary contractor's compound ahead of the main construction phase.
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