# Galliford Try to build a new £54m women’s national prison facility

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/galliford-try-to-build-a-new-54m-womens-national-prison-facility/412808231
- Published: 2020-03-11T08:20:51+00:00
- Author: Giles Arbor

**Galliford Try** (LON:GFRD), one of the UK’s leading construction groups, announced
today that its Scottish business Morrison Construction has been appointed by the
Scottish Prison Service to build a new women’s national facility, to replace Scotland’s
only female prison at Cornton Vale in Stirling.

The £54 million contract will involve the redevelopment of the existing facility
in a phased programme of demolition and new build.

The first phase will provide two new residential blocks and a separate assessment
centre. In addition, a new central hub with vocational and educational facilities,
medical centre and laundry will be built along with a family and visitor area and
administrative building.

Phase two will involve the creation of a retreat and multi-faith area and an animal
welfare and grounds maintenance building. A new 126 space car park with EV charging
points, enhanced hard and soft landscaping within the grounds and security fencing
will also be created.

> **Bill Hocking, Chief Executive of Galliford Try, commented:** “We are delighted
> to have secured this opportunity in the key custodial sector where we have a growing
> reputation for building high-quality facilities across the UK. Morrison Construction
> continues to lead the way as contractor of choice for the public sector in Scotland
> and remains pivotal to delivering our strategy for the business.”

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