The Houdston Travelling Persons Site in Girvan was hit by Storm Frank. It caused irreparable damage to six of the eight caravans on the site and most families lost much of their personal belongings. To repair the site would have cost over £1M with no guarantee the flooding wouldn’t happen again.
Morrison Construction were appointed for the phased upgrade of classroom areas within the High School, which is a grade B listed building. The art deco school was opened in 1937 and has undergone many extensions in subsequent decades. Due to this segmented approach the building was in need of a revamp and modernisation.
Through the SPA Pitched Roofing Framework (PR3), Blackwood Group appointed Graham Roofing to undertake extensive repairs to the property’s roof. These works were a proactive response to problems arising from the age of the roof and the discontinuation of the existing roof tiles. The works ensure the residents can continue living in safe and comfortable surroundings.
The Robertson Street / Cross Arthurlie Street development brings much-needed affordable homes to the local area as well as supporting the Scottish Governments “Town Centre First” principal by enabling sustainable town centre living. Robertson Street is now homes to 4 families and 9 tenants in the 60+ age group.
