
02 August 2007, 3:10pm
Mouchel Parkman wins topographical services contract with Fife Council
Mouchel Parkman's Stirling-based Regeneration and Development division – formerly part of Ewan Group – has won a topographical services contract with Fife Council.
The one-year commission, with the option of a one-year extension, will see Mouchel Parkman become the sole provider to the council of topographical surveys for transportation services. The work relates to land surveys, structures, harbour-related surveys, water course-related surveys and tidal zone-related surveys.
Robbie Cowan, divisional manager for Regeneration and Development in Scotland, explains: "This contract strengthens Mouchel Parkman's existing close working relationship with Fife Council, with the Group currently supporting the council on both highway and flooding frameworks. Mouchel Parkman's combination of services will allow us to combine our specialist knowledge to the advantage of the tax-paying public."

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