Aberdeen's largest energy efficient low carbon business park, THE CORE, has appointed Kier Construction as its infrastructure contractor.

Kier recently began work on a large infrastructure and enabling works package worth an approximate £6m.

It includes the provision of 5.5 megawatts of electricity, new gas, water and drainage supplies, a new access road and landscaping from the A90 at Murcar to open up the 100-acre park in Bridge of Don.

The first phase of works at THE CORE is expected to be completed by October and will be a significant milestone for the project as it will allow occupiers to be on site in bespoke until as early as March 2014.

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The programme has been designed so that construction can start in parallel with the enabling works.

Managing Director for Kier Construction, Brian McQuade, said: "We are proud to be associated with this landmark project and to be contributing to the development of the region. Our Aberdeen team is looking forward to demonstrating its ability to deliver high standards in both project delivery and quality of product."

Leader of Aberdeen City Council Barney Crockett added: "This is fabulous news for Aberdeen. The level of investment and development in the city is really remarkable, particularly compared to other areas in the UK and Europe.

"THE CORE business park is a fantastic example of the interest the city is generating and I am delighted to see work getting under way on site, with jobs being created during the construction phase and the prospect of future jobs once this low-carbon development has been completed."

The 1.5 million square feet of business space planned at THE CORE is set to be a flagship project for Aberdeen, and Scotland as a whole.

(JP/MH)