Charlotte Wright, HIE Chief Executive, said: “Today’s announcement is an important step in securing the long-term economic future of the Moray area and we are very pleased to provide funding along with our partners.
“This will support projects that create opportunities to build on the local economy and diversify it to ensure that we have jobs for the future in our Moray communities. It will help support projects that promote innovation, drive growth and help deliver sustainable and inclusive economic recovery across the whole of Moray.
“We look forward to working closely with our partners to deliver projects in the Moray Growth Deal to deliver important benefits over the next few years. These include the Moray Aerospace, Advanced Technology and Innovation Campus and Cultural Quarter, which involves the refurbishment of Grant Lodge and Town Hall.”
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