Interserve has been appointed as main contractor on a refurbishment project to create the new Dundee Malmaison hotel, part of waterfront developments.

The scheme is located on the site of the vacant Tay Hotel, a listed city centre landmark building constructed in 1889. In keeping with the Malmaison brand, the structure is being redeveloped to create an international standard lifestyle boutique hotel.

The project forms part of the £1bn Dundee Central Waterfront Development, an integral phase in the city's multi billion pound regeneration of its historic waterfront, which will include the new £45m V&A museum.

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Interserve Industrial Services has been brought in to supply and erect an unusual external perimeter scaffolding in a tube and fittings configuration as opposed to the more common system of scaffolds used in Scotland.

As part of the conservation project, Interserve will replace sash and casement windows and timber shutters, repair a feature lead dome on the building's roof, make good stonework, refurbish a feature staircase and cupola located on the stairs' landing and replace or redress Scottish slates on the building's mansard roof. In addition, the company will rebuild a fire escape staircase in the atrium, which collapsed with rust.

On completion, the new hotel will comprise a bar/lounge area with whisky snug and wine cellar, a restaurant with a private dining room and wine tasting and 91 bedrooms and suites. Works are expected to commence in June with completion scheduled for twelve months later.

(NE)