Clackmannanshire Council Signs second contract with hubco

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Artists Impression[/caption] Clackmannanshire Council has signed a £3.2 million contract for the refurbishment of the Speirs Centre in Alloa town centre. The redevelopment of the Speirs Centre will create a new modern library a local and family history centre, a visitors gateway for information regarding the heritage of Clackmannanshire, displays and exhibits, registration of births deaths and marriages, wi-fi and computers for public use, plus relaxation areas. The newly refurbished centre will also include a customer service point for information, enquiries and payments and bookings. Council Leader Councillor Gary Womersley said: "It is a momentous moment for this contract to be signed. It will ensure the maximum use of an important but underused building by adapting the listed building in a manner which is sympathetic to its character and appearance while enhancing the town centre as a whole. "The refurbishment of the existing areas on the ground and first floors will provide access to a wide range of public services including heritage information, health and well being support, learning zones and information technologies." Marshall Construction Limited has been selected as the main contractor to carry out the refurbishment on behalf of hub East Central Scotland Limited.