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UK government backs HALO project with £3.5m investment

Source: http://www.scottishconstructionnow.com

The HALO regeneration project which aims to create a commercial, cultural, leisure and lifestyle quarter on the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock has received a funding boost from the UK government.As part of the UK government’s industrial strategy, ministers are investing £3.5 million in the scheme to create a new innovation hub with a strong focus on innovation, digital skills, and cyber security.The wider project will see the first commercial deep geothermal heat pump installed in the UK for nearly 30 years, providing green energy to nearby homes and businesses.Other plans include creating office space and retail areas to attract businesses into Kilmarnock, as well as affordable homes.