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National social value award win for Wates Group

24 FEBRUARY 2021

Wates Group has received a prestigious award at the 2021 National Social Value Awards winning the ‘Private Sector Leadership’ category.

Worthington Primary School in Sale receives £1.6m extension

02 DECEMBER 2020

Wates Smartspace, has completed a new two-storey extension with fit-out at Worthington Primary School in Sale, Manchester.

Prime Minister announces New Deal for Britain: Statement from the Wates Group

30 JUNE 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today announced plans which will enable the nation to “build back better,” pledging £5bn in capital funds for the creation of new schools, roads, hospitals and other infrastructure improvements.

Murray Park School's considerate construction continues apace

15 AUGUST 2019

The sectional completion for Murray Park School’s main block comes as Wates receive glowing report from the CCS for its considerate community initiatives.

Wates appointed to University of Oxford Construction Framework

30 JULY 2019

Wates Construction has been appointed to the University of Oxfords Construction Framework with a potential pipeline of work worth £120m – £150m every year.

Wates appointed to build three North West schools for ESFA

Wates Construction has been awarded a £10.1m contract by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to construct a new school building at Maghull High School in Liverpool.

Wates appointed to £8bn ESFA school construction framework

Wates Construction has been appointed to the Education and Skills Funding Agencys (ESFA) latest four-year schools construction framework.

Wates Smartspace is appointed to deliver extension works at Park Road Sale Primary School

03 APRIL 2017

Wates Smartspace has been appointed by Trafford Council to deliver alterations and extensions to Park Road Sale Primary School il, in a deal worth £1m.

Bebington Police Station officially reopens its doors

13 FEBRUARY 2017

The newly refurbished Bebington Police station opened which stood closed and empty for three years, following a six-month renovation by Wates Smartspace.

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