Prinicipal International has announced that Wates Construction are to be the main contractors for the £40 million Flaxby Country Resort, UK hotel investment project in North Yorkshire.

The 300-room leisure development, situated between York and Harrogate, will open in 2011, with work expected to start later this year. Up to 400 workers will be needed on site and local tradesmen and women will be used wherever possible.

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Featuring a luxury spa, bars, restaurants and boutiques the 240,000 ft development will be set around the existing 27-hole golf course, nestling in nearly 300 acres of Yorkshire Countryside.

Paul Ellis, Managing Director of the Development Company explained: "We went through a thorough selection process and are delighted to be working with Wates. They have the experience, knowledge and capabilities to deliver this magnificent project on time and on budget."

Wates Director, Phil Harrison, added: "The Flaxby Country Resort is good news for the people of North Yorkshire, who will no doubt benefit from the new jobs that this project will create - both before and after completion."

The Flaxby Country Resort will total over 240,000 sq ft and the build programme is estimated to be around 80 weeks.

(CD/JM)