ROBERTSON Construction has commenced work on the build of the new Hazelhead Academy Campus in Aberdeen.
The project is being delivered by hub North Scotland on behalf of Aberdeen City Council, with the new campus being built on the playing fields of the existing school.
The campus will have capacity for up to 1,600 pupils, two full-size all-weather pitches, and an athletic sprint track. The building is set to be operational in August 2028 with external sporting facilities completed by summer 2029 following the demolition of the existing school buildings.
Richard Park, chief executive of hub North Scotland, said, “This campus is going to be a transformational facility for pupils in Hazlehead, Countesswells, and Kingswells for generations to come. It will be the largest learning estates project we have ever delivered for Aberdeen City Council and will create an outstanding education experience.”
Elliot Robertson, CEO, Robertson Group, added, “For many years Aberdeen City Council has chosen us to partner with them on numerous major projects. It’s fantastic to continue that relationship and, working with hub North Scotland, support its ambitious plans to invest in education and the prosperity of future generations.
“Hazlehead is the first project to break ground in the North Schools Programme and it will provide increased capacity, modern teaching facilities and a more sustainable, future-ready building. The school will sit at the heart of the community and, as a responsible business, we aim to deliver lasting social and economic benefits alongside the construction of the new campus.”
Stephen Long, senior associate director at the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT), commented, “Hazlehead Academy Campus is being delivered through the SFT-managed Learning Estate Investment Programme, where funding is released on the achievement of set outcomes which include the ongoing good condition of the campus, energy efficiency targets, digital connectivity, economic growth and embodied carbon. When this campus is complete it will provide a high-quality, sustainable learning environment that supports teaching excellence and will enrich the lives of its pupils.”
