Re Contract

RNS Number : 1541Q

Galliford Try PLC

06 April 2009

 



GALLIFORD TRY APPOINTED ON £60 MILLION WORCESTER LIBRARY AND

HISTORY CENTRE PFI

Galliford Try plc, the construction and housebuilding group, has been appointed preferred bidder on a £60 million PFI project to develop the new Worcester Library and History Centre for Worcestershire County Council in partnership with the University of Worcester. 

The development will create a fully integrated public and university library which will be the first of its kind in the UK. The scheme will also include the county archives and records office, history centre, archaeology service, multi-agency customer service centre in addition to commercial and retail space.

The building is set to become one of the world's most sustainable buildings with a 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions and will have a BREEAM rating of 'Excellent.'

Construction on site is expected to begin in October 2009 and completion is expected by January 2012. 

Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of Galliford Try plc, commented:

'Bringing together Galliford Try's strength in delivering schemes through the Private Finance Initiative together with its investment and construction expertise has been key to securing this appointment. We are delighted to be working with Worcestershire County Council and the University of Worcester to bring this important project to fruition.'

Cllr Stephen Clee, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, added: 

'This has already been an example of partnership working at its best and now we are adding another partner to the mix. The Library and History Centre will be a building that stands out for years to come.  It's the use of sustainable materials and systems that mark it out as a building that is sure to win awards.'

Anne Hannaford, Director of Information and Learning Services at the University of Worcester, said: 

'We are doing something enormously significant through this project. I don't know of another project locally that will affect the lives of so many people. It is a very exciting time for Worcester.'

Further enquiries to:

Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive                     01895 855219

Frank Nelson, Finance Director                      01895 855226

Louise Mantio, Communications Director        01895 855092

 

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