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Shetland school design team have no weather fears

An artist's impression of the new Anderson High School
An artist's impression of the new Anderson High School

The design team behind the new Anderson High School in Lerwick has expressed confidence that the new school will stand up to local weather conditions and be ready for pupils to move in by April 2017.

Managers from Hub North Scotland and architects Ryder were in Shetland yesterday to update the local authority on progress on the largest capital project Shetland Islands Council has ever undertaken.

The project’s estimated cost has risen by £1million to £43million due to inflation. Two third of the investment will be paid for by the Scottish Government through the Scottish Futures Trust.

Hub North Scotland confirmed that the contractors eventually involved in the project will be obliged to create a number of local apprenticeships.

The organisation’s chairman, Jim Royan, said they had an intense grilling from councillors expressing concern about the quality of the design, the timescale and whether the project would be delivered within budget.

He confirmed that main contractor Morrison Construction was in the middle of the tendering process and was actively engaged with around 20 local contractors who had applied to be considered to work on the project.

Architect Chris Malcolm said the design team was very conscious of the Shetland climate, and what it could do to local construction projects.

“Shetland has its own special conditions which we certainly are aware of, and this has to inform the specifications and technical details of the new school.

“Because of the climate there are very stringent parameters set for the external design of the new school and halls of residence.

“The main contractor (Morrison Construction) are actively looking at how they are going to manage that process and how you construct the school in a way that limits the amount of downtime you have,” he said.

Mr Royen added that it had been “very helpful’ to receive plenty of invaluable expertise from the community.

“Two of the councillors have a lifetime experience in the design and construction industry,” he said.

Hub North Scotland said they expected financial close for the Anderson High project on March next year, allowing work to begin at the Clickimin site the following month.