The Enabling works at the Chambers Institution in Peebles commenced on Tuesday 10 November.
The enabling works will run for a 12-week period and are designed to prepare the historic building ahead of main construction works early in the New Year.
Work involved
The core elements of the enabling works include opening up works to support the structural design and identify building maintenance issues, strip out of redundant services and materials that are being replaced as part of the main works as well as tracking existing service routes.
The works will be fully contained within the building and will be delivered by our SBc Contracts team. Five parking spaces on Peebles High Street will be temporarily unavailable during these works to accommodate for project skips.
Funded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund with our support, the project will deliver significant improvements to accessibility, co-locate key services, and enhance opportunities for residents and visitors.
Councillor Carol Hamilton, Executive Member for Housing and Culture
“With initial discussions held back in 2023, I’m pleased that planned work is now underway at the Peebles Chambers Institution.
“I want to thank the local community and businesses for their understanding throughout the process, and we can now look forward to a new and improved accessible space for all upon completion of this refurbishment work.”
Councillor Robin Tatler, Chair of the Chambers Institution Trust
“The Chambers Institution is a much-valued community asset, and securing its long-term future remains at the heart of this project. The enabling works are an important step in preparing the historic building for the improvements ahead, helping to ensure it can continue to serve the people of Peebles for generations to come.”
Peebles High Street bus stop build-out works unrelated to the Chamber Institution Project were originally scheduled to commence on 18 November. These have now been pushed back to January 2027 to alleviate any disruption or concerns for residents, businesses and visitors during the festive period.
Further communications will be issued on a regular basis during the enabling and main works project.