ROTHESAY police station is set for a major transformation, with a £2.4M refurbishment project which started this week.
Work began this Monday and will see the 60-year- old building undergo its most significant upgrade in decades.
The project, expected to take around 30 weeks, aims to modernise the station and improve facilities for both officers and the public.
Plans include a refurbished public counter and entrance, a new meeting room for private discussions with local residents, and upgraded custody facilities.
The building will also benefit from vital structural repairs and energy efficiency improvements.
Police Scotland has also confirmed the
redevelopment will create additional space, which could in the future be shared with partner organisations to boost joint working in the community.
Chief Superintendent Gary I’Anson, local police commander for Argyll and West Dunbartonshire said: “This refurbishment is a major investment in policing for the community of Bute. This is the first building to undergo a full refurbishment as part of Police Scotland’s Estates Masterplan, which aims to create a modern and fit for purpose estate that supports effective policing in our communities and provides modern working environments for our officers and staff.
“Rothesay police station serves not only the town but is our base for policing the entire island. Close to the main shopping area and ferry terminal, the station is in a good location for residents and the thousands of visitors who come to the island every year. We also have good access from our current building to travel to other areas of the island.”
He added: “The current building is old and the layout isn’t ideal for the roles and responsibilities of modern policing. Investing in the station will ensure that it can continue to be used as an effective policing base for years to come.
“We will keep the local community informed of progress and will notify the public in advance of any change to access during the refurbishment period.”
For non-emergencies and general enquiries, members of the public can call 101, and 999 in the event of an emergency.
If you are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or cannot communicate via speech you can utilise the text relay service on 18001101. For emergencies British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us by using 999 BSL. For non-emergencies BSL users can use Contact Scotland BSL. Both these sites are free to use.
