Kingussie High School Window Replacement Contract

The Highland Council  is currently replacing 165 windows at Kingussie High School.  This major project will replace the old single-glazed windows with modern double glazed windows to provide a safer and more comfortable environment for the pupils and staff.
 
The contractor is Morrison Construction and work is scheduled to be completed by the time the school comes back from their October holidays.
 
Work has currently stopped on the contract as the result of the detection of asbestos in a mastic sealant compound used on the old windows.  The asbestos consultant involved highlighted last week that the likelihood of contamination was ‘very low’ and it posed no risk to staff, students and workers.

To provide additional reassurance that it is safe to continue the works The Highland Council and Morrison Construction engaged asbestos contractors and analysts to conduct a trial removal of a window at the weekend.  During the removal process the air quality and the possibility of contamination was closely monitored.  This strict testing reveals that no asbestos fibres are released during the removal of the windows.

To eliminate any remaining doubt, Morrison Construction will engage the services of a specialist asbestos removal contractor to remove the old windows.

In a letter to parents, Head Teacher, John Tracey said: “We would like to reassure all parents and staff that there are no health and safety risks arising as result of this asbestos discovery and we all look forward to the completion of the new windows.”