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Wates Construction delivers landmark £33m leisure centre for Windsor and Maidenhead Council

23 OCTOBER 2020

Wates Construction has completed works at Braywick Leisure Centre, a major leisure and community hub for Windsor and Maidenhead Council, via the Major Works UK framework, part of the Scape National Construction framework.

Wates appointed as main contractor to build Sandwell Aquatics Centre

23 JANUARY 2020

Wates Construction has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

Construction course helps transform Maidenhead man's life

16 SEPTEMBER 2019

A jobseeker in Maidenhead has turned his life around thanks to Wates Construction securing his first ever job following a free training scheme for the long-term unemployed.

Wates Construction appointed to build new sports facility for the University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth has announced that Wates are the main contractor for its new indoor sports facility, with construction already underway.

School children's paintings unveiled at Braywick Leisure Centre

150 children from two local primary schools visited Braywick Leisure Centre to see their own works of art unveiled at the Wates construction site.

Sandwell businesses sought to work on new aquatics centre

A Meet the Buyer event hailed a success as local businesses learn about work packages available through the construction of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre.

Wates appointed to deliver Sandwell Aquatic Centre

Wates Construction has been appointed as the design and construction partner for the new Aquatics Centre in Smethwick for Sandwell Council.

Planning Application submitted for Liverpool cruise terminal hotel

Wates Construction has submitted a detailed planning application for a new development as part of Liverpool’s major waterfront regeneration scheme.

Derby City Council unveils new £11.2 million plans to rejuvenate Market Hall

Wates Construction’s work is well underway on an £11.2 million regeneration programme which will transform Derbys Market Hall by Summer 2023.

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