Willmott Dixon has been selected to carry out a refurbishment project for the University of Chester.

The contractor will redevelop a building at the University's Thornton Science Park to house a multi-million pound Intelligent Energy System Demonstrator (IESD) programme.

The scheme is being project managed by AECOM and includes guidance from Ryder architects, Arup design and WYG quantity surveyors.

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The development is being funded from the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), which is providing up to £6.8 million from the Local Growth Fund awarded as part of the LEP's Growth Deal.

Anthony Dillon, Managing Director, Willmott Dixon, said: "We are delighted to be working with the University of Chester to deliver the Intelligent Energy Systems Demonstrator project, a fantastic facility which will be central to growth of the energy research sector within Cheshire. Our focus on employing local companies will provide a great opportunity for local people to be involved with this innovative project."

The project is expected to be completed by March 2017.

(LM/JP)