A winning building design has been selected in the bid to establish a community hub for Carnoustie on the site of the former Kinloch School.
The Carnoustie Centre Action Group has taken a significant step in making the project a reality.
Eight architects from as far afield as Ireland tendered for the chance to design a concept for the hub, and Broughty Ferry firm Nicoll Russell Studios was chosen after a closely-fought contest.
Group chairwoman Alison Paget said, “All the designs were exciting and involved an enormous amount of work far beyond what had been asked for. However, we felt that Broughty Ferry architects Nicoll Russell Studios best met the criteria we had set.
“They have long experience in working with charities such as ourselves and have been of great assistance in helping with funding arrangements for similar projects elsewhere.”
She added, “Not only are they a prestigious local firm, they have also designed comparable buildings as far apart as Stornoway and the south of England and countless places in between.
“The concept design is a starting point and will be altered by other considerations as we move towards fruition.”
The project is expected to begin by next spring and features several facilities for locals.
Group secretary Jim Simpson is urging locals to attend a presentation by the architects at their annual meeting on March 27, at 7.30pm in the Royal British Legion Hall.
The designs, along with the other short-listed proposals, are on display in the town and the public will be able to make their views known at the meeting.
Angus Council has agreed in principle to pledge £300,000 towards the cost of the new community hub.Follow progress at www.carnoustiecentreactiongroup.org