Funding Milestone For Dundee Science Centre
The centre's raised £1m of the funds needed for a major expansion
Dundee Science Centre's another step closer in its ambitious expansion bid.
It's now secured over 1 million pounds of the funds needed for the plans - which include a new lecture theatre and live links to Ninewells Hospital clinicians.
The centre's trying to raise a further 550-thousand pounds for the project - which is due for completion at the end of next year.
Linda Leuchars, Acting CEO said, “Dundee Science Centre is here to help families learn together, to support the formal school curriculum, advance the science communication profession, bring together science and all sectors of the public, including ‘hard-to-reach’ communities.
“Our exhibitions are open 363 days per year, providing an inspiring, hands-on learning experience for everyone to visit. Our outreach work and festivals also help us take the same experiences across Scotland and beyond.
"Reaching the £1M mark allows the Science Centre to progress the next four month stage which will see refinements in design from the original concept stage and finalising all specifications and drawings in preparation for achieving the necessary Building Warrant.
"This will then lead into the next four month stage focusing on appointing contractors, exhibition design and construction. The project is due for completion at the end of 2016, dependent on securing the further £550,000 through our ongoing fundraising campaign.”
Mrs Leuchars added, “As we celebrate the key funding milestone, and that of our fundraising target, we would like to thank everyone involved in the Centre’s growth and evolution - including the thousands of visitors and hundreds of partners we work with to provide our diverse and tailored programmes for all ages - and very much look forward to the next 15 years!”