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News Release from: Turner & Townsend | Subject: University of Worcester campus development
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 April 2006
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University of Worcester has appointed international construction and management consultant Turner and Townsend as its cost consultant for its GBP90m second campus development.
The University of Worcester has appointed international construction and management consultant Turner and Townsend as its cost consultant for its GBP90m second campus development The contract was awarded under the Office of Government Commerce framework
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 14 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Matt Billingham, Director of Turner and Townsend in Birmingham said, "We are delighted to be awarded the cost consultancy commission on this prestigious project".
"Turner and Townsend have an excellent track record of delivery in the higher education sector and this project is a significant addition to our portfolio of work".
The University of Worcester stands in the unique position of being able to embark on a development process which will see it further integrated within the heart of its home city.
The University's current campus is located in St John's, Worcester; an extensive site on the west side of the River Severn, 1.5 miles from the city centre.
The University now intends to establish a city centre presence by developing a second campus on the northern edge of Worcester's historic centre in Castle Street, on the site of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary, a site covering 5.29 acres.
The new city campus will complement the existing St John's Campus by creating a new urban presence in the city.
The new campus will house the Business School, Department of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, student residences, a conference centre and business incubator units.
All the elements of the new campus will have a 'front door' onto the Town Square, which will create a new destination in Worcester for both the citizens and the University, nurturing a culture of academic excellence.
University of Worcester Project Director, Dr Martin Doughty, said: "The University's project team was extremely impressed with Turner and Townsend's proactive and team orientated approach".
"We're looking forward to working with them on this exciting project, which will bring a wealth of educational and economic benefits to Worcester and the surrounding region".
Work is planned to start on the City Centre campus in early 2007.
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