Wynne Construction has been appointed by Wrexham University to carry out preparation work for a new building valued at £30 million.
The Enterprise, Engineering, and Optics Centre (EEOC) will be built as part of the North Wales Growth Deal. The deal is supported by £240m of funding from the Welsh and UK Governments.
When complete, the centre will act as a hub for the design and construction of products involving composites and optics.
The 2,187M2 site will also provide the university space to work with business partners and conduct research into the use of lightweight composite materials as well as into the adoption of hydrogen fuel.
Having signed a pre-construction services agreement with the university, Wynee Construction will lead the initial planning process and design of the facility. The centre will be situated at the flagship campus Plas Coch, with plans for work to commence on the site by February 2024.
Commenting on the project, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham University, Aulay Mackenzie, said: "We are delighted to appoint Wynne Construction as the main contractor on the enterprise engineering and optics centre build project at our Plas Coch campus. We are confident that in working with the team at Wynne, our new facility will set the standard in design, functionality and in demonstrating significant carbon emission reduction, all while delivering significant social value to North Wales."
Reflecting on their involvement, Managing Director of Wynne Construction, Chris Wynne, said: "We are thrilled to take part in this transformative programme which will not only be of benefit to Wrexham University, but all of North Wales. As with all our builds, social value is at the heart of our work; we look forward to delivering transparent communication and community involvement as we design a facility that reflects the aspirations of an innovative regional economy.
"Extending beyond job creation and development opportunities with our supply chain, we will work to ensure environmental sustainability and support initiatives that preserve and celebrate the ambition behind this project. The design process is already underway, and we look forward to bringing our expertise to this scheme to create a first-class building that leaves a lasting legacy of social, economic, and environmental benefit for Wrexham and surrounding areas."
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