Re: Appointment

Galliford Try PLC
03 October 2007





      GALLIFORD TRY APPOINTED ON 800 HOME ZERO CARBON REGENERATION SCHEME


Galliford Try plc, the construction and housebuilding group, is pleased to
announce that in joint partnership with the Affinity Sutton Group housing
association it has been confirmed as preferred bidder, subject to Communities
and Local Government approval and contract, on national regeneration agency
English Partnerships' planned redevelopment of the former Graylingwell hospital
site on the outskirts of Chichester, West Sussex. The development will be set in
90 acres of grade II listed 'historic parks and gardens of historic interest'.


The project will provide approximately 800 homes and commercial/ community
buildings of which 40% will be affordable. The development is conceived as a
landmark sustainable scheme providing high quality net zero carbon building
design. The net zero carbon strategy will enable Galliford Try to jointly
pioneer, with English Partnerships, one of the first major carbon neutral
developments in the UK.


Galliford Try will also use its specialist expertise to renovate and convert key
existing former hospital buildings to provide new homes. Further plans for the
site include 50,000 square feet of commercial and community facilities, 
including a theatre, artist's studios, offices and a restaurant.


Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of Galliford Try, commented:


'We are excited to be working again with English Partnerships to provide this
pioneering carbon neutral development in Chichester. This latest award confirms
Galliford Try's recognised expertise in the affordable housing and regeneration
sectors, and we look forward to building a vibrant living and working space for
the community.'


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Further enquiries to:


Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive 
Galliford Try plc 01895 855 219


Frank Nelson, Finance Director 
Galliford Try plc 01895 855 226


Ann-marie Wilkinson/Dan De Belder 
Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial 020 7861 3232






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