Stevenson Welcomes progress On Replacement Prison In Peterhead

Banffshire & Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Prison Service has announced its intention to award the construction contract for HMP Grampian to Skanska Construction UK Ltd. This announcement marks another significant step forward towards construction work starting at the site, with the tendering phase of the project now completed.

In accordance with EU legislation, there will be a standstill period before the contact is formally awarded in early November, at which point further details on the project are expected to be released.

Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:

“The SNP Government has made clear its firm commitment to building a new, replacement prison in Peterhead to provide facilities which will greatly improve working conditions for prison staff. Today’s announcement of an intention to award the construction contract to the successful bidder is an important milestone and demonstrates the progress that is being made.

“Our prison staff do a tremendous job under very difficult circumstances and my priority is that they should be provided with facilities which are fit for the 21st century.

“Today’s announcement is a positive sign of progress and I am looking forward to further details of the successful contract being made clear in the weeks ahead.”