Balfour Beatty to Construct £162m Edinburgh Concert Hall
The Scottish Government has provided a £20m rescue package to move the project forward.
The project, which was first granted planning over six years ago, had been delayed due to rising costs.
- Original contractor Sir Robert McAlpine exited the project last spring due to ballooning costs.
- Balfour Beatty was brought in to develop a build strategy for the complex city-centre site.
The landmark venue will provide a permanent home for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a major base for the Edinburgh International Festival.
Commissioned by IMPACT Scotland, the concert hall is a significant development for the city's cultural scene.
Author's summary: Balfour Beatty starts £162m Edinburgh concert hall job.