BAM Construction has started work on the new Templehall Community Hub in Kirkcaldy.
The hub is being managed for Fife Council by Hub East Central Scotland and being built on the site of the former Argos Centre. It is part of the local authority’s £15 million plans to regenerate the local area and will become home to several services.
Weather permitting, it is hoped the facility will be completed in summer 2026.
Martin Cooper, construction director with BAM Construction, said, “We’re delighted to be once again working with Fife Council on this exciting community project. The new building will adopt the Net Zero Sector building standards and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 2030 Climate Challenge metrics, making it one of the most environmentally friendly projects in Fife.
“It will also be certified to Passivhaus Classic standard – the first community facility in Fife. By reusing and recycling materials from here and other sites across Fife, including the old Woodmill High School in Dunfermline, we aim to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction practices.
“Beyond the environmental benefits, we’re committed to supporting the local economy by using local contractors and employing local people, ensuring that the money generated by this project stays within the community.”
Councillor Linda Erskine, Fife Council’s spokesperson for communities and leisure, said, “The new hub is one of the biggest investments we’ve made in a community in Fife. It will be right in the heart of Templehall and the first in the Kingdom to bring a wealth of services and activities under one roof. It also complements the new nursery and primary school nearby.”
Councillor Ian Cameron, convener of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee, added, “The new Templehall Community Hub will be a fantastic resource for the whole community. A brand new, modern, purpose-built facility, replacing a cluster of ageing, poor quality facilities in the area. The hub will contain a library, training kitchen, community meeting area, computer room, local office facilities, as well as the main hall and various spaces for fitness and leisure activities and a new multi-use games area (MUGA) outside.”
