HMP Glasgow – Major Replacement for HMP Barlinnie

Project – HMP Glasgow
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Kier Group

Kier has been awarded a £683.8m contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a major new prison development that will replace Scotland’s largest and oldest facility, the 143-year-old HMP Barlinnie. The new HMP Glasgow will provide a high-specification, modern and secure environment designed to reduce reoffending and support a safe working environment for staff.

The new prison will accommodate 1,344 inmates and is scheduled for completion in 2028. Kier has been on site since October 2023 undertaking early remediation works on the complex brownfield site, formerly home to an industrial gasworks, to prepare it for the main construction phase.

Located close to Glasgow city centre, the project brings significant benefit to the city by transforming disused land while maximising local employment and supply chain involvement.

Key Components

Western Insulation is undertaking the full thermal insulation package for:

  • House Blocks A, B, C, D, E, ACU & CSY Buildings
  • Pre-assembled M&E service modules, risers and plantrooms
  • Both on-site and off-site works in collaboration with FES
Our Contribution
  • Reduced construction time
  • Improved sustainability
  • Enhanced consistency and quality control
Our Say

“Western Insulation is proud to support Kier and FES on the delivery of the new HMP Glasgow facility. Our team is providing the full thermal insulation package across multiple house blocks and critical M&E modules, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency and performance. This project represents a major investment in Scotland’s justice infrastructure, and we are pleased to contribute our expertise to such an important development.”