Hopes of settlement in DGOne saga
Written by author on October 21, 2015
There are hopes that a legal wrangle over a troubled Dumfries leisure centre could reach an “amicable” conclusion.
The council-run DG One complex has been closed for more than year as it awaits repairs to major structural defects.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has been seeking compensation from Kier Construction, the contractor which built the facility.
A senior councillor said he was hopeful of a positive outcome from mediation talks between the parties.
Discussions between the local authority and the contractor have been adjourned to allow both sides to reflect on negotiations.
Tom McAughtrie, chairman of the council’s community and customer service committee, said the nature of the talks cannot be discussed until a conclusion is reached.
He added: “I am very hopeful we can get an amicable agreement there.”
A spokesman for Kier Construction said: “Kier has met with Dumfries and Galloway Council for mediation discussions.
“Under the rules guiding this mediation we are unable to make any further comment until this process is concluded.”
Council officers have said repairs to DG One could take 18 months to complete and they are estimated to cost between £6m and £10m.
