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LINEAR DESIGN & CONSTRUCT SCOTLAND SECURES LANDMARK AYR RIVERSIDE PROJECT Principal contracting specialist, Linear Design & Construct (LDC) has secured a significant redevelopment project as part of the comprehensive rejuvenation of Ayr Town Centre. Set to transform Ayr’s riverside, the completed project will create an exciting and inspiring space offering both practicality and functionality to the people of Ayr.
WILLMOTT DIXON APPOINTED FOR OLDHAM TOWN CENTRE TRANSFORMATION Willmott Dixon’s town centre regeneration skills are being utilised by another local authority as Oldham Council appoints the company as the main contractor for the Spindles Town Square redevelopment. It follows similar transformation work Willmott Dixon is delivering in the North West in Rochdale and Stockport, and will see the company demolish the former TJ Hughes unit as part of a wider masterplan to create a 450,000 square foot development that will be home to a new market, flexible offices, event space and heritage archive. Willmott Dixon’s team of regeneration specialists will now work with Oldham Council to provide expert advice to help shape detailed designs while also appointing the required specialist
supply chain partners to support the full redevelopment works of the shopping centre. The company will also deliver a £10m social value package as part of its ‘Upskilling in the Community’ plan that aims to create local jobs, economic growth and social mobility. With Spindles, Willmott Dixon will help to create 16 local jobs with Willmott Dixon– two of which will go to longterm unemployed residents.
Working on behalf of hub South West as the development partner of South Ayrshire Council, LDC will undertake the construction of high quality public realm event space and community pavilion overlooking the River Ayr. Once complete, the area will play host to an array of dynamic local events including markets, concerts and events as well as providing a space for walking, relaxing and enjoying the riverside surroundings. Partnering with an experienced and expert design team incorporating architects Austin-Smith:Lord, Civil Engineer and MEP consultants Harley Haddow and marine specialists, Arch Henderson Engineering, LDC will play a pivotal role in ensuring the works support the vision to deliver the ongoing vitality and viability of the town centre, whilst integrating the new space with its historically important surrounding environment. The team began work on site in January and are set for completion in early 2023.
The project was procured through the Procure North West Framework and subject to approvals, the main building works is expected to get underway later this year with the full redevelopment scheduled to complete towards the end of 2023.
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