West Dunbartonshire Council’s new Dumbarton office has been named one of the best buildings in the country.
The site, at Church Street, which opened to 500 staff last May, was awarded regeneration project of the year at the Scottish Property Awards.
Work at the site transformed the William Leiper-designed, grade A listed façade, from the former Dumbarton Academy building, by adding modern and efficient offices at the back.
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It was the result of a conservation project supported by Historic Environment Scotland to ensure Dumbarton’s heritage was preserved.
The state-of-the-art building has improved access to services for residents and brought economic benefits to businesses in the town since it opened.
Church Street has also been shortlisted for two more awards, having been named as finalist in both the community benefit and regeneration categories at the RICS awards, taking place in May.
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If the building wins in either of the two categories, it will be considered for the regional project of the year title. This is only awarded to a scheme that can demonstrate outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area.
Infrastructure, regeneration and economic development convener, Councillor Iain McLaren said: “I am delighted to see that the hard work that went into the building is being recognised on a national level.
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“The project to sympathetically restore this building while creating modern office space has not only played a part in protecting a piece of Dumbarton’s heritage, it has given a huge economic boost to the local area.”
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