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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.

Planning permission granted for landmark Liverpool hotel at Peel L&P's Liverpool Waters

08 OCTOBER 2019

Wates Construction has received planning permission to build Liverpool City Councils new Cruise Terminal Hotel, marking a major step forward for Peel L&Ps Liverpool Waters, the citys major waterfront regeneration scheme.

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.

Wates expands North Wales presence with position on Construction Framework

Wates has secured a place on the North Wales Construction Partnerships £500m framework, facilitating the build of new schools and public sector projects.

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.

Birmingham's new skyline scheme scoops sustainability award

Wates Construction has been honoured for its efforts to minimise environmental impact and leave a lasting social legacy through the delivery of the project.

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