Published: Thursday, 21st August, 2008 08:30
Big upgrade for Brunton
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MUSSELBURGH’s premier events venue, the Brunton Hall, is receiving a £750,000 makeover to the ground floor.
Offices and interview rooms in the east wing of the building – which was opened by the Queen in 1970 – are undergoing total overhaul.
More interview rooms will be created as a result, along with a dedicated first aid room and a larger meeting room.
The works carried out by Bankton Building Services and costing £744,777.81 include:
* The renewal of heating and ventilation systems;
* New wiring;
* Alterations to staff toilets and corridors to provide more usable floor space;
* New perimeter insulation and heating controls to make the building more energy-efficient and reduce running costs;
* Fire safety measures include new fire resisting doors, walls, emergency lighting and a better fire warning system;
* Provision of acoustic ceilings and lighting; and
* Replacement of decoration and floor coverings.
An East Lothian Council spokesperson said: “The improved facilities will allow the teams based at Brunton Hall to provide a quicker response for interviews as well as delivering an improved service to the community.”
The work is due for completion by January next year.
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