First Phase of Oban Marine Science Park to Break Ground in October

Posted On: August 27, 2010

A multimillion-pound project to build a marine science park near Oban will reinforce the Highlands and islands’ reputation for research in the life sciences sector, business bosses said yesterday.

The £7.5million first phase of the European Marine Science Park could start as soon as October, development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) said yesterday.

HIE is to invest £4.5million from its own budget to the development, on a site next to the existing Scottish Association for Marine Science (Sams) laboratories at Dunstaffnage.

The European Regional Development Fund will contribute £3million.

The development will create a new laboratory and office building with space for up to three businesses employing 119 people.

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