23rd Mar 2009 07:00
23 MARCH 2009
GALLIFORD TRY PLC APPOINTED ON £43 MILLION SCHOOL AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Galliford Try plc is delighted to announce its appointment as preferred bidder on the Big Build project for Rutland County Council at Oakham. The project brings together both Galliford Try's construction and housebuilding skills, comprising a £23 million construction project for a 900 student school and community facilities, as well as the acquisition and development of a residential site for circa 120 homes, both for affordable housing and open market sale, with a development value of around £20 million.
The construction project will commence on site in spring 2009 with build completion and hand over of the housing site for the commencement of development to Galliford Try in 2011.
Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive, commented:
"This project is an excellent example of how Galliford Try can generate best value for its clients by using both its contracting and housebuilding skills to deliver a single source solution. We are delighted to be working with Rutland County Council to bring their objectives to fruition."
Further enquiries to:
Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive 01895 855219
Frank Nelson, Finance Director 01895 855226
Louise Mantio, Communications Director 01895 855092
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