Balfour Beatty has announced that it has secured an £83 million contract from Hub North Scotland to build the new Forres Academy school in Moray, Scotland. The project is being carried out on behalf of Moray Council.

Under the terms of the agreement, the firm will be responsible for building a 12,143 square metre secondary school campus. The development will feature an array of facilities, including a car park and a new 3G artificial grass sports pitch.

Aligned with Phase 3 criteria of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme, the new campus will replace the existing school building. Representing a major investment in the local area, the facility will accommodate 1,120 students. Upon completion, it will provide a sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-quality modern learning environment tailored to meet the needs of future generations of students, staff, and the broader community.

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This latest contract win builds on Balfour Beatty's established history of successful project delivery for Moray Council, which includes the construction of Linkwood Primary School, Elgin High School, and Lossiemouth High School.

Nick Rowan, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's Scottish business, said: "At Balfour Beatty, we are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with hub North Scotland and Moray Council with the delivery of the new Forres Academy.

"Building on our experience in delivering high-quality educational facilities across Scotland, we look forward to creating a modern, sustainable learning environment that will benefit students and the wider community for years to come."

Richard Park, chief executive of hub North Scotland, said: "This will be a fantastic facility for Forres when it is completed. We already have an excellent track record with Balfour Beatty in delivering new schools for Moray Council at Elgin High School, Lossiemouth High School, and Linkwood Primary School in Elgin.

"This Forres development will be more than just constructing a new building – there will also be a significant legacy through the training and employment opportunities it will create along with the community benefits work that will be carried out."

Construction works are scheduled to commence imminently, with completion anticipated in 2029.