The HALO appoints Morrison Construction as Phase 1 contractor for a major project in Kilmarnock.
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company has announced Morrison Construction as its main contractor for Phase 1 of the HALO development in Kilmarnock – its Enterprise and Innovation Hub.
The project is a £63million brownfield urban regeneration project on a 23-acre site, formerly the home of Scotch whisky company Johnnie Walker. The HALO project has a sustainable community approach to a low carbon mixed-use development, providing jobs, economic growth, skills development, access to employment opportunities, clean energy and housing.
Work is due to start at the HALO site by the end of this month.
Drew Macklin, Project Director at the HALO Urban Regeneration Company, said: “Today marks a huge milestone for the HALO as we announce Morrison Construction as the main construction contractor to deliver the Enterprise and Innovation Hub in Kilmarnock and start preparations for them to begin construction on site by the end of September.”
Eddie Robertson, Managing Director at Morrison Construction, said: ‘‘We are delighted to be appointed the main contractor to build the Enterprise and Innovation Hub, a development that will revitalise the town centre and support the wider Ayrshire economy.
‘‘We look forward to working with our new client, The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, to successfully deliver this project that will drive growth in Kilmarnock and the surrounding areas.
‘‘Our experienced project team will soon establish site and begin works. During construction, we will engage with all stakeholders and provide education and employment opportunities as part of our progressive social value programme.’’
