HYDROCK has revealed it has secured a pivotal role in the latest phase of the redevelopment of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Located on the banks of the Tummel and backed by a £10 million investment from the Tay Cities Regional Deal, Pitlochry Festival Theatre has chosen Hydrock following a ‘rigorous’ selection process.
With a multidisciplinary range of expertise, Hydrock revealed it will provide integrated design support, encompassing fire engineering, structural and civil engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering design, as well as smart energy and sustainability consultancy throughout RIBA stages 1-3.
Emma Stewart, head of project development at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, said, “We are delighted to confirm our partnership with Hydrock, a leading multidisciplinary engineering services provider. Pitlochry Festival Theatre wholeheartedly welcomes this collaboration, as it brings together our shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the performing arts industry.
“With Hydrock’s expertise and unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional engineering solutions, we are confident that this partnership will enhance our capabilities and ensure the continued success of our productions, bringing Pitlochry to the world and the world to Pitlochry. Together, we embark on an exciting journey, uniting creativity and engineering expertise to create extraordinary experiences for our audiences.
“Pitlochry Festival Theatre is excited to have Hydrock on the Design Team for the next phase of the capital project, VISION 21, and we eagerly anticipate the remarkable possibilities that lie ahead.”
As part of a programme of building upgrades known as Vision 21, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is ready to forge ahead with a new chapter in its 70-year history. The goal is to create a ‘world-class’ centre of excellence. Plans include elevating the calibre of theatre performances, introducing vocational training and skills development programmes, bridging gaps in the creative sector talent pipeline, and delivering an ‘unparalleled’ visitor experience.
Marc Pawson, regional director — Scotland at Hydrock, added, “I’m immensely proud of this appointment on a project that’s going to help build resilience and broaden the theatre’s artistic programme for the local community and audiences at large. Our team at Hydrock has a track-record of bringing symbolic cultural projects like this to life, notably the restoration of Bristol Old Vic, and we look forward to working closely with the other project partners.”
