First turf cut as work begins on major retail outlet for Crieff
Construction work has started on a £4.5 million retail development in Crieff.
London & Scottish Developments, part of Glasgow-based London & Scottish Property Investment Management (LSPIM), has appointed Muir Construction to oversee the creation of a 29,500 square-foot B&M store, garden centre and 84 parking spaces at a site on Broich Road.
It is understood 50 long-term retail jobs will be created as part of the project, as well as 30 construction jobs during the build and fit-out phases.
Fife-based Muir Construction has said it expects construction to be completed in July next year. The project will also see the creation of a new footpath, something a spokesperson said would“improve connectivity” with the town centre and be an additional safety boost for pedestrians.
Strathearn ward independent councillor Rhona Brock took part in a turf-cutting ceremony to mark work getting under way on Monday this week.
She said:“It was a pleasure to have been invited along to a socially-distanced first dig for the forthcoming B&M.
“I welcome the store as it will bring employment to the area and give the community of Strathearn another outlet to shop in without having to travel out of the area.
“At the same time, it will bring customers to the many other shops on our High Street that have so much to offer.”
Cllr Brock continued:“This development also brings a new footpath, linking to the existing footpath, which will be welcomed by many.”
LSPIM group development director, Andy Richardson, declared:“I am delighted to see the commencement of work on this new and exciting retail outlet.
“As well as complementing Crieff’s existing High Street, the B&M store and parking facility will help attract additional shoppers to Crieff, provide the public with more choice and enhance their overall shopping experience.”