Wilten Construction has been awarded a second Design and Build contract at Gateway 14 by client Gateway 14 Ltd and Jaynic.

The project involves the development of a state-of-the-art, three-storey Skills and Innovation Centre spanning 35,000 sq ft in the heart of Gateway 14. Designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent standards, the centre will focus on fostering emerging industries linked to green and digital skills, supporting high-growth start-ups, creating jobs, and stimulating the local economy.

The 50-week construction programme is set to commence this month, running in parallel with the completion of Wilten Construction's initial contract at Plot 1600 for Bauder.

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The Skills and Innovation Centre will feature:

• Flexible onsite learning and teaching spaces

• Collaboration spaces

• Training and meeting rooms

• A café

• Car parking, including EV charging provisions, motorcycle stands, and bicycle storage

• Landscaping, external works, and services

Upon completion, the facility will serve as a dynamic mixed-use hub attracting diverse business users and young professionals.

Key benefits of the centre include:

• A hub for innovation and entrepreneurship

• Local economic growth by supporting expanding industries and addressing skills gaps within the Freeport area

•Enhanced support for wildlife, ecology, and a sustainable working environment for employees.

Naim Basha Director / Co-Founder Wilten Construction said: "Wilten is delighted to have been appointed for the second time by Gateway 14 and Jaynic for the Design and Build Contract for the Skills and Innovation Centre at Gateway 14, delivering our Wilten promise and maintaining a repeat business relationship. Having recently completed Space City Docks 3, 4, and 5 (Pioneer Park) at Leicester, and with an already established presence on site at Gateway 14, Wilten will add great value to this scheme. We look forward to undertaking this prestigious project that will have a positive impact on both the local economy and the community."