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Galliford Try PLC
06 January 2011
 



 

GALLIFORD TRY APPOINTED ON £57 MILLION ORKNEY SCHOOLS PROJECT

 

Galliford Try, the housebuilding and construction group, is delighted to announce that its Scottish construction business, Morrison Construction, has been selected as preferred bidder for the Orkney Islands Council's £57 million Schools Investment Programme.

 

The project which is being funded with support from the Scottish Government and the Scottish Futures Trust, will see a new Grammar School, Arts Theatre and halls of residence in Kirkwall, a new Primary School in Stromness, a new Swimming Pool and Squash Courts at the Pickaquoy Centre and three all weather pitches.

 

The programme will see the new facilities being built in the county over the next three years.  Under the scheme Galliford Try Facilities Management will provide a range of services for 10 years including building and grounds maintenance.

 

Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of Galliford Try, commented:

 

 "We're delighted to build on our experience of major education schemes through this key role with the Orkney Islands Council.  We look forward to working closely with all our partners and communities to develop high quality facilities which will modernise the provision of local services."

 

For further enquiries:

 

Galliford Try -                             Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive              01895 855001

                                                Frank Nelson, Finance Director

 

Tulchan Communications -          Mal Patel, Matthieu Roussellier               020 7353 4200

 

 

 

 


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