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Building contractor selected for new Sport & Leisure Centre

Willmott Dixon has been selected to carry out the work following a competitive process. The appointment is subject to the Bar End project receiving planning permission and approval of the Business Case .

The new centre will be at the heart of the new Sport and Leisure Park and will replace River Park Leisure Centre, which is coming to the end of its useful life.

Wilmott Dixon appointed building contractor for sport and leisure centre
Matt Dubber, Construction Manager Willmott Dixon, Cllr Lisa Griffiths, Richard Poulter MD Willmott Dixon, Cllr Jan Warwick

Councillor Lisa Griffiths, Portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing and Cabinet member for Winchester Sport and Leisure Park, said –

This is an exciting announcement showing real progress is being made to deliver the new sport and leisure centre. In practical terms, it means Willmott Dixon and the architects can now shape the design and share their considerable experience of delivering these types of facilities.  Appointing early allows us to hit the ground running once planning consent is granted and work can get started. The council has selected this contractor to ensure we can deliver the project on time and to budget when we have the planning green light.  Failure to do this could lead to delays in delivery of what is a top quality facility to the people of Winchester district.

Willmott Dixon’s  submission as part of the selection process  included a strong commitment to developing apprenticeships within the project.  Apprenticeships are a key part of government and council strategy for local people to earn and learn.

Richard Pouter, Managing Director, Willmott Dixon said –

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Willmott Dixon appointed as buidling contractor for proposed Sport & Leisure Centre

We are delighted to be Winchester City Council’s contractor of choice for this fantastic project.  This new facility will create an inspiring and inclusive physical environment, serving all residents. We are proud to be part of the team delivering more than just a sports and leisure facility but instead a scheme that will have a long standing and lasting legacy on those who use it and the environment it sits within.”

Subject to planning consent due to be considered this Autumn, the council will deliver the sport and leisure park early in 2021 with construction expected to start in Spring  2019.

 

 

 

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