MORRISON Construction North has commenced work on the build of a standalone nursery at the site of Ferryhill School in Aberdeen.
Local architect Mackie Ramsay Taylor is behind the design of the nursery, which will feature a large, open-plan, and well-lit playroom and covered external spaces – aimed at seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor environments.
The facility will be heated by air-source heat pumps and powered in part by rooftop photovoltaic panels.
A turf cutting ceremony was held to mark the start of construction, with the council anticipating work will be completed by the summer – with pupils set to move in by August.
Mike Bruce, MD of Morrison Construction North, said, “Morrison are delighted to be involved in the construction of Ferryhill Nursery. These works will involve the nursery, playing field and the attenuation system for the primary school extension due to start this summer. As ever we will be using local subcontractors, with our own labour planned to complete the kit frame which is due to start next month.”
Bruce Ballance, director of Mackie Ramsay Taylor Architects, added, “This project marks a significant milestone in Mackie Ramsay Taylor’s broader vision to create an innovative, sustainable, and community-focused educational setting. While the first phase is the state-of-the-art standalone nursery, future phases will include the extension of the primary school and the creation of a central landscaped area, further enhancing the educational environment. We look forward to the positive impact this development will have on the school community.”
