Statement re Press Comment - Edinburgh Schools

RNS Number : 8600U

Galliford Try PLC

12 April 2016

 

Galliford Try issues the following statement in response to recent press comment following the closure of certain schools in Edinburgh. 

Galliford Try acquired Miller Construction in 2014.  In March this year we were notified that Oxgangs Primary School, built by Miller Construction more than 10 years ago, lost part of one external wall which blew off in Storm Gertrude. 

Oxgangs was built as part of Edinburgh's PPP schools programme between 2002 and 2005.  The programme, which comprised 17 schools in two phases, was managed by an SPV, Edinburgh Schools Partnership.  ESP subcontracted the construction of the schools to a number of contractors including Miller Construction. 

Through its acquisition of Miller Construction, Galliford Try has contractual responsibility for four of the seventeen schools.  Remedial work required to remedy defects in those four schools is nearing completion and the costs are not material to the Group.

Galliford Try takes its role as a responsible contractor very seriously and the safety of the pupils and staff is paramount.

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For further enquires:

Galliford Try	Peter Truscott, Chief Executive	01895 855001
	Graham Prothero, Finance Director
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