Morgan Sindall has been selected to deliver a town centre regeneration project in South Ayrshire.

The contractor will develop a new office accommodation at the Riverside Block as part of Ayr Renaissance's wider site development.

Designed by architects Keppie Design, the new modern office development will eventually house around 350 workers. The final design will respond to the requirements of the masterplan and incorporate active space which can be used outside of normal office hours.


Ayr Renaissance submitted a 'masterplan' for a mixed-development between High Street and the River Ayr last year. Features include provision for quality office accommodation and housing, as well as for niche retail units, cafes, restaurants and public spaces.

Work is expected to begin in spring 2018, following the conclusion of demolition and archaeological works.

Cllr Peter Henderson said: "With the contractor and design team now in place we can start to bring together concrete plans to breathe new life into this landmark project.

"Work on site is already making a real difference to the local landscape with the old buildings on High Street now largely demolished, revealing the true scale of the project that will, in time, transform an historic area of Ayr's town centre.

"The Council block is the anchor development for the wider plan, and I look forward to seeing further progress in the coming months as construction work gets underway."

(LM)