Cumbernauld Academy project wins top award in global ceremony in London
The £37 million campus which is also the new home of Cumbernauld Theatre stood proudly shoulder to shoulder with other infrastructure projects in a dizzying array of locations like Serbia, Australia, India and Ireland at the 2020 International Partnership Awards.
Hub South West was handed the laurels in the Best Education and Higher Education section of the contest. They had worked on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council in a project built by Morrison Construction.
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Hide AdDelighted Chief Executive of hub South West Michael McBrearty said: “This project has delivered a modern, campus with architectural finesse and construction quality of the highest standard.
“The combination of a high school and professional theatre is the first of its kind in Scotland and provides students, staff and visitors the opportunity for community-wide learning, play and socialising with a creative industry influence. The project demonstrates that true partnership working can deliver outstanding results to benefit students, local communities, and the local economy
North Lanarkshire Council’s Frank McNally, Convener of Education and Families, said: “Congratulations to all involved in this project and on winning this prestigious national award. The campus is tremendous, and I know how proud the school community is of its stunning new home.”
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