| In a move that will be welcomed as evidence the city is weathering the credit crunch, Muir has been appointed by the Unicorn Property Group to build the development on the banks of the Tay.
The DundeeOne complex, which Unicorn says will address the city centre’s shortage of high-class office space, will be completed by spring 2010.
It will consist of two buildings, River Court and City Court, and the Scottish Police Services Authority has already leased one of the blocks for a forensics lab.
The development forms part of the Dundee Central Waterfront Division, with planning permission granted in August 2007, and work has now begun on site.
It was revealed today that the Fife-based Muir Group will deliver City Court to “shell stage” by January 2010, allowing the specialist fit-out of the forensics lab by the end of March that year.
Once this is complete, The Muir Group will complete the build and begin the fit-out of River Court.
Kevin Keenan, leader of Dundee City Council, said, “The announcement of a contractor to build these two major office buildings at the waterfront is a positive signal that work will continue on the development of this key part of our city's regeneration.
“It has already been confirmed as the location of the police forensics lab, which is, in itself, great news for the city, and strengthens our ambitious plans for the redevelop- ment of Dundee’s Central Waterfront.”
Unicorn director Steven Garry said, “Muir Construction demon- strated during the tendering process that they are the right company to deliver these two buildings.
“DundeeOne is of tremendous importance to Dundee, which needs new, top-quality office space for the growing number of organizations interested in the city’s talented labour pool.
“The Muir Group are the right people for this job.”
Alan Muir, of Muir Construction, added, “Our selection as contractor for this major project at the start of an uncertain year for our industry is fantastic news.
“This development will enhance Dundee’s city centre and waterfront, creating new and exciting opportunities for the town and creating a vibrant destination for business.
“As a major business located in east central Scotland we are delighted to be making a contribution to the regeneration of Dundee.”
Unicorn is marketing the office space through agents Graham and Sibbald and Montagu Evans and welcome pre-lettings and sales for the office space.
The development will be available for occupation in mid-2010. |
