Cops have launched an investigation after a series of 'reckless and dangerous' incidents in North Ayrshire which included 'gunshots' being heard in Saltcoats over the weekend.
27.07.2022 - 08:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Prestwick construction giant has been announced as the main contractor building a new base for Ayrshire College.
Work began today (Tuesday) on the Willie Mackie Skills Hub in Kilwinning, with Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd leading the construction work.
Named after former college chair, Willie Mackie, the Hub will deliver teaching in engineering, construction and SMART technologies for employers, primary schools, secondary schools and college students when it opens in August 2023.
Mr Mackie stepped down from his role earlier this year after completing the maximum possible tenure of a regional college Chair.
Appointed in 2013, he played an important role in the creation of Ayrshire College as Ayr College, Kilmarnock College and the North Ayrshire campuses of James Watt College merged.
The new purpose-built facility – designed by Hunter Thomson Architects - will provide first-class training for people in Ayrshire, in subjects identified as being key to the economic regeneration of North Ayrshire.
The project has received financial contributions from Ayrshire College, North Ayrshire Council, the Magnox Socio Economic Panel, the Scottish Funding Council and the Ayrshire College Foundation.
Carol Turnbull, principal at Ayrshire College, said: “I am really pleased to see that construction work is starting on the site and that the contract has been awarded to a local Ayrshire company.
"The Willie Mackie Skills Hub will provide opportunities for our students to learn skills in inspiring new learning spaces where they will be able to connect with employers and partners to develop their learning through work placements and apprenticeships.
"These new training facilities will prepare current and future generations for the employment
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