Balfour Beatty secures £83m contract for new Forres Academy in Scotland

Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £83m contract by Hub North Scotland to deliver the new Forres Academy on behalf of Moray Council.

The project will see the construction of a new 12,143 sq m secondary school campus in Moray, replacing the existing academy and providing capacity for approximately 1,120 students.

Works are expected to commence imminently, with completion targeted for 2029.

Project Overview

The new education facility will be delivered in line with the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme Phase 3 requirements and will provide a modern, energy-efficient learning environment for students, staff and the wider community.

The development will include:

• New 12,143 sq m secondary school building

• 3G artificial grass sports pitch

• Car parking and external works

• Associated infrastructure and landscaping

• Modern teaching, learning and community facilities

  
  

The project represents a significant investment in education infrastructure within Moray and continues a programme of school estate improvements across the region.

Delivery Team

• Client: Moray Council

• Development Partner: Hub North Scotland

• Main Contractor: Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has previously delivered several major education projects for Moray Council, including Elgin High School, Lossiemouth High School and Linkwood Primary School.

ConstructNet Intelligence Overview

With construction scheduled through to 2029, the project is expected to generate opportunities across a broad range of construction disciplines and supply-chain packages.

Potential opportunities may include:

• Groundworks and civils

• Drainage and infrastructure

• Structural and building envelope packages

• M&E installations

• Sports pitch construction

• Landscaping and external works

• Internal fit-out trades

• Building products and material supply

The continued investment in Scotland’s education estate remains a key source of opportunities for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers operating within the public sector construction market.

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