Morrison Construction, part of the Galliford Try group, has been awarded a £3.5 million contract to build a new learning disability resource centre in Livingston on behalf of West Lothian Council.

The 1,550 sqm, purpose-built centre will be located on Craigshill East Road and will replace the existing Clarendon House in Linlithgow a historic building with listed status and Blackburn Day Centre which was built 40 years ago.

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When complete the centre's modern, high quality facilities will comprise an arts and crafts room, a music room, an IT training suite as well as a custom-built sensory garden.

The centre will have level access throughout to help less physically-able visitors and the design has made effective use of sustainable materials and systems. This includes a brown roof, also known as a biodiverse roof, which will help reduce energy bills, and contribute to the town’s biodiversity by supporting rare species of plants, animals and insects.

The contract also includes the construction of a 44-space car park.

(CD/GK)