Construction work at Edinburgh’s Meadowbank project nearing return

Construction work is set to get back underway at Edinburgh’s Meadowbank development, The City of Edinburgh Council has said.The project will bring a new ‘flagship’ sports centre, built by Graham, to the capital as well as around 600 eco-friendly homes. The local authority said that a series of safety measures are being put in place at the site to ensure both workers and members of the public are protected once work gets back underway.The council said it is also looking for private sector partners to work alongside it, the Meadowbank Steering Group and the local community on designs for a sustainable mixed-use development on the surrounding land.A masterplan, developed in partnership with community groups, is currently being assessed by the council’s planning department for a five-hectare area, featuring proposals for a low-car, low-carbon development which pays tribute to the site’s sporting and industrial heritage, prioritising pedestrian and active travel through a network of new paths and roads.The new homes are to be energy efficient and affordable. Subject to planning permission, the local authority said that the Meadowbank development is set to be the first of its size in Edinburgh to promote the council’s net zero carbon ambitions. It continued by adding that it will offer space for community uses, a GP surgery, a number of play and park spaces, rain gardens and potential for homes with green roofs.A prior information notice (PIN) has been lodged, seeking feedback from interested parties to allow a procurement exercise to start later in the year estimated by the council to be worth £110-130 million.