Gilmore Place

In May 2021 CableCom Electrical began Lighting, Power, Data, Fire Alarm, Lightning Protection, CCTV, Access Control, Emergency Voice Communication System, Containment & Induction Loop installations
Cost: £1,750,000
Consultant: Watermans
Client: University Of Edinburgh
Sector: Commercial

In May 2021 CableCom Electrical began Lighting, Power, Data, Fire Alarm, Lightning Protection, CCTV, Access Control, Emergency Voice Communication System, Containment & Induction Loop installations to a new 219No. single bedrooms, 15No. DDA Flats, large common room, comms rooms, office, music rooms, bin stores and plant areas all built over 1No. Grade 2 listed existing 4 storey building & 3No. 3 storey new build buildings at Gilmore Place, Edinburgh.

The existing building was formally the home of the sisters of the Poor for the previous 158 years and has been completely stripped down to a shell to be turned into student accommodation. Three new build three storey building to the south of the existing building complete the development.

Following completion of the development in September 2022 the property has now been leased to Edinburgh University on a new 20-year full repairing and insuring basis. CableCom worked alongside S1 Developments Limited as main contractor ensuring the asset was meticulously delivered on time and on budget.

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