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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.

Wates Group boosts the capital's coronavirus response with expansion of Royal London Hospital

27 APRIL 2020

The Wates Group is using the combined expertise of its construction division and specialist engineering business, SES Engineering Services (SES), to help boost the number of hospital beds available in London for patients with Covid-19.

Wates increases blue light portfolio in Merseyside

Wates has been appointed to build a brand new fire station in St Helens, the third development for Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service in four years.

Wates retains position on Southern Construction Framework

Wates Construction has retained its place on the fourth generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF), which promises a potential £5.25bn pipeline of work across the South.

Wates recruitment drive with MEPC's Wellington Place to help tackle homelessness

Wates Construction currently delivering MEPCs Wellington Place in Leeds is set to grow its team on site with the roll out of a pilot employment scheme to help tackle homelessness.

Wates pledges local mental health support

Wates Construction, currently building the new purpose-designed mental health hospital off Haxby Road in York, has launched a campaign to promote positive mental health as part of the project.

Saughall Massie fire station to become home to new community defibrillator

Wates Construction, currently building Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authoritys new Saughall Massie Fire Station, has gifted a brand new defibrillator to the community as part of its ongoing community work in Wirral.

Construction starts on new mental health hospital in York

Wates Construction has been excavating and preparing the site to build a specialist 72-bed hospital, which is now ready for building to commence.

Wates Construction reveals landmark £135m Axis Square appointment

Wates has been appointed to Buildings One and Four of LCRs development, with the buildings designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent rating. The project will create 50 apprenticeships and 200 training courses with work starting on site in April 2019.

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