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Perth, Hillyland, Strathtay Road

Slab Block (20th Century)

Site Name Perth, Hillyland, Strathtay Road

Classification Slab Block (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Perth, 88 - 108 Strathtay Road

Canmore ID 299422

Site Number NO02SE 197

NGR NO 09756 24682

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Perth And Kinross
  • Parish Perth
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Perth And Kinross
  • Former County Perthshire

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Commission And Contract (17 February 1966)

A public housing development of 9 six-storey slab blocks built by Perth Borough Council. The development consists of 99 dwellings in total. The blocks were built on a 60 degree slope with the deliberate purpose of benefiting from long distance views of the Grampians. Construction is of concrete frame with external walls of rendered brick. The architects for the blocks were R. C. Carvell and Partner of Perth. The contractor was Charles Gray (Builders) Limited. Charles Gray (Builders) Limited's tender for the contract was £339,758 6s. 7d. Construction was approved by committee on 17th February 1966.

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