The North of Scotland's largest medical centre and community health facility has been handed over to its owners by Springfield Properties at Southfield in Elgin.

The £7 million facility at Thornhill Road, New Elgin, was constructed by Springfield for AW & JG Adam who worked in partnership with NHS Grampian who will lease the property.

The building, designed by Mackie Ramsay Taylor of Aberdeen who are recognised experts in this field, is second to none in the area and will be known as the Glassgreen Centre. It will house the Linkwood Medical Practice and other health-related services.

The building is part of Springfield's extensive Southfield community development that is providing a wide range of facilities for the large Elgin South area.

Managing Director of Springfield, Mr John Main, said: "This is the largest commercial project that Springfield has tackled and I am delighted with the design standards and the high quality of work achieved by our teams.


"It's an indication of the high standards of construction we aim to provide in all of our properties."

In addition to the medical centre that will serve a population of 11,000, the Southfield development has sports, retail, office and associated facilities at the centre of a large area of modern new housing.

The medical services building extends to 3000 square metres and will house a staff of 120. NHS Grampian expect up to 500 patients to visit the centre every day.

Along with its pivotal community health role facilities it will include GP surgeries, a pharmacy, dental surgeries, a physiotherapy unit, social work offices, a minor surgery unit, podiatry and chiropody facilities, a dietician and accommodation for speech therapy and child development.

The dynamic structure delivers outstanding quality, sustainability and high functionality in addition to making a very positive impact on the landscape of New Elgin.

Its modern profile features solar controlled glass, cedar cladding and aluminum roofing with an interior full of architect-designed features.

Mr Main added: "With this building we have enhanced our reputation by delivering a high quality and complex product on time and to budget.

"There have been many challenges along the way and the team has risen to each challenge to achieve this excellent building which makes a lasting contribution to the landscape of New Elgin and to the improvement of health services in Elgin. The end result is a great reflection of Springfield's philosophy of working together to deliver the highest standards at every level."

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