A Denbighshire construction firm has won a £4.8m contract to work on a comprehensive school in mid-Wales which dates back to 1898.
Ceredigion County Council has appointed Wynne Construction for the design and build of extensions and remodelling works at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi in Cardigan, Ceredigion.
In total there will be 11 new classrooms built as part of the development alongside the renovation, plus the removal of five temporary classrooms.
The Bodelwyddan-headquartered company expects to start on-site in July 2021 and take 18 months to complete.
Chris Wynne, managing director at Wynne Construction, said: “We are thrilled to have been chosen by Ceredigion County Council to undertake the modernisation of Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi; it is real vote of confidence in ability to work on such a prestigious project on a ‘live’ school site.
“This is a significant project for the local community and throughout the construction, we will look to leaving a lasting legacy by creating job and training opportunities, working with our local supply chain partners and engaging with pupils as well as showcasing the wide range and variety of job roles available within the construction industry.”
The contract is the first awarded to Wynne Construction under the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework (SWWRCF).
As the award is for a design and build contract, Wynne Construction will be appointing architects and mechanical and electrical designers as well as structural and civil among other consultants and sub-contractors.
The firm will be holding meet the buyer events in due course, which will provide opportunities for companies in the local supply chain.
Wynne operates throughout Wales and the North West of England, and regularly leads on projects in sectors including education, healthcare, and sport and leisure.
