Morrison Construction has been appointed by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to build a £3m facility at the new Inverness Campus.

The facility will provide space for life science research.

Work has started on the 1,000m2 centre and is expected to be completed by Spring 2015.

HIE has said its investment in the new Life Sciences facility will provide "flexible accommodation and a stimulus for the Life Sciences Enterprise Area at Inverness Campus".

Ruaraidh McNeil, HIE's Inverness Campus Project Director, said: "The new Life Sciences unit at plot 8 on Inverness Campus will provide a ready-made asset for potential investors who wish to take advantage of its Life Sciences Enterprise Area status.


"We know that a major factor in attracting new investment a supporting the growth of our existing businesses is the availability of high quality, flexible space. The benefits of the building design combined with the opportunity to co-locate with other innovative companies, academia and enterprise, confirms the positioning of Inverness Campus as a world class option for prospective investors."

Donald McLachlan, Regional Director for Morrison Construction's Highland business, added: "We are pleased to have this opportunity to build on our association with HIE and the Life Sciences sector in the Highlands.

"We are confident that having been entrusted with the delivery of this key project our experienced and dedicated Highland based management team will delivery another quality building that meets the aspirations of all the stakeholders."

(JP/IT)