Construction on Elgin Poundland building expected to be completed by 2024

WORK to reconstruct the prominent Poundland building on Elgin High Street is expected to be completed by early 2024.

Work is well underway on the building after Morgan Sindall Construction were awarded a contract worth £2.86million to complete the project.

Contractors are currently working across three storeys, with the store situated on the ground floor and four apartments on the remaining two levels.

Poundland is currently trading from a temporary shop located at Thunderton Place and will move into its new home once the development is finished.

Stuart Parker, managing director for Morgan Sindall Construction’s Scotland team, said: “We are proud to play a part in construction projects like this which are at the cornerstone of communities.

"It is essential local shops are accessible and create opportunities for social interaction and conversation which is crucial to wellbeing.

"This aligns with our own approach to construction, where people are at the heart of the design, and we carefully consider how the buildings will be used to their optimum."

Construction works include the removal of a sandstone partition wall built against the adjacent building, parts of which date back to the Georgian period.

Contractors have also been using a method of work which will significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

Meanwhile, the on-site team have been partaking in a blood drive for Give Blood which Morgan Sindall say is part of its commitment to communities and creating a 'positive presence'.

Mr Parker added: "Our on-site team continue to work incredibly hard to deliver this project, all whilst taking part in a blood drive for Give Blood and it’s gestures like this which highlight the positive impact our workforce has on communities which extends out of construction."

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