SNP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow, Bob Doris, has welcomed the progress of refurbishment works at the Maryhill Burgh Halls site.  The Glasgow MSP was part of a group who recently toured the site, checking progress on the Maryhill landmark currently undergoing renovation.  Work started on Maryhill Burgh Halls back in November 2009 and is due for competition later this year.

Speaking after his visit, the SNP’s Bob Doris MSP said: “I was very encouraged by the progress of work at the Burgh Halls.  I am absolutely certain that, when this project is completed, the new Burgh Halls will be a real asset to our community here in Maryhill.

“This £9.2 million investment - part funded by the SNP Scottish Government - shows a real commitment to recognising local heritage and building a strong local community in Maryhill.  I was pleased to play my part in securing £5 million of Scottish Government cash for Glasgow, as part of the town centre regeneration fund and it is clear from the work ongoing, that this funding has been put to good use.

“I am delighted that we are now seeing Maryhill Burgh Halls take shape and I am sure it will play a central role within the Maryhill Community, providing 200 jobs. It has been a long hard fight to get this far for the Burgh Hall's Trust. I pay tribute to them and I am also proud of the role that both myself and the SNP Scottish Government have played to secure vital funding for this significant Maryhill landmark.

SNP Councillor for Canal ward, Billy McAllister added: “It was a pleasure to see the progress of Maryhill Burgh Halls and, like everyone else in the local community, I am excited about the future of the Burgh Halls, which I’m sure will be a real community asset to our local area.

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More information about Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust can be found here.