The two-year renovation and construction of Highland Council's new office at The Charles Kennedy Building on Achintore Road has been completed.

Contractor Robertson retained some of the existing slate of the original damaged 'Grade B' listed office building and reused it as part of the wider works.

Other works included the construction of a new two storey extension named the 'Civic Hub' – which includes a service point, registry office, council chamber, committee rooms and general offices.

Frank Reid, managing director, Robertson Northern said: "Working closely with The Highland Council on the construction of their new office has been a positive and collaborative effort that has resulted in a high quality refurbishment.


"Our relationship with the council is strong and we continue to work with them on projects that are positively impacting on the lives of local people, including the recently completed Portree Gaelic Primary School and Merkinch Primary and Family Centre in Inverness."

The new space will be a hub for the Highland Council's housing, finance, development & infrastructure and Chief Executive Services, and will become the new space for residents of the Highlands visiting the local authority.

Lochaber Councillor Allan Henderson, Chair of The Highland Council's Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee added: "Highland Council welcome the completion of the project with Robertson and the transformation to what was an eyesore to the entrance to Fort William. The restoration and extension to the building have been well received locally and now provide a civic presence for the council serving the public of Lochaber."

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