Scott Tallon Walker profits almost double

PROFITS at leading architects Scott Tallon Walker, a firm heavily involved in the development of the Cork docklands, almost doubled last year.

Accounts just filed show pre-tax profits last year increased to €6.4 million from €3.9m in 2006. Turnover at the company — which has offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway — increased 35% to €19.2m, while operating profit soared from €3.8m to €6.3m.

Scott Tallon Walker has been involved in major projects over the years including the redevelopment of Spencer Dock in Dublin and now the Atlantic Quarter in Cork.