Inverdee House opens its doors for one day only

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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) new home in Torry, Aberdeen will be open to members of the public on Saturday 11 September.

Inverdee House, the recently completed waterfront offices shared by SEPA, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), is a landmark building incorporating many energy saving and sustainable technologies. It will be open to the public as part of the national Doors Open Day initiative, which gives free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland.

Roger Owen, SEPA's Head of Ecology and based at Inverdee House, said:

"SEPA is delighted to support this year's Doors Open Day, which provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the architectural achievements of our new shared office building in Torry, Inverdee House, and at the same time highlight environmental protection in Scotland. Members of the public will be shown round the building by members of staff who will point out the many environmental features that have been incorporated into the building.

 "The base for three of Scotland's key environmental agencies - SEPA, SNH and JNCC - Inverdee House is more than just a building. It provides state-of-the-art facilities while achieving excellent standards of energy efficiency and environmental performance. It is a statement about the environment, about the community and about the future and we look forward to welcoming members of the public into our new home in Aberdeen."  

To view the building it is necessary to be part of a tour. Tour places are limited and must be booked in advance. Please contact communications@sepa.org.uk.

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